Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.