Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
