Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
