Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
