Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
