Seahawks overturn 16-point deficit to stun Rams in overtime and clinch playoff berth

• Darnold hits Smith-Njigba for winning OT TD

• Seahawks erase 16-point fourth-quarter deficit

• Seattle move ahead of Rams atop NFC West

Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide-open Eric Saubert for the winning two-point conversion, and the Seattle Seahawks rallied from a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 on Thursday night and take a one-game lead in the NFC West.

“It was something we talked about throughout the season and particularly for this game because of the playoff situation,” Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said. “You know, you play for the tie and lock up a playoff seat, but I just felt great about our play and I trusted our guys.”