Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash 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 next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.