Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
