Seahawks And Rams Set For NFC Championship Showdown

The NFC Championship Game is shaping up to be an instant classic, as the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams prepare for their third showdown of the season on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Lumen Field. Football fans everywhere are buzzing about this matchup, and who can blame them? These two NFC West rivals have produced some of the most thrilling, evenly matched contests in recent memory. With a Super Bowl berth on the line, the stakes have never been higher.

The numbers tell a story almost too wild to believe—yet every stat checks out. In their two regular season meetings, the Rams and Seahawks were separated by a single point and a single yard. The Rams edged the Seahawks in total points, 58-57, and outgained them by just one yard, 830 to 829. That’s about as close as it gets in the NFL! Even the all-time series is razor thin, with the Seahawks holding a 29-28 edge and outscoring the Rams 1,223 to 1,222. Talk about a rivalry for the ages.

Let’s rewind to those heart-stopping regular season battles. The first encounter came in Week 11 at SoFi Stadium, where the Rams eked out a 21-19 victory. It was a defensive slugfest that saw the Seahawks’ Jason Myers miss a long, last-second 61-yard field goal that would have sealed the win for Seattle. According to FOX 13 Seattle, "The Rams earned a 21-19 victory over Seattle in mid-November when Jason Myers' last-second 61-yard field goal try for a victory didn't connect." The Rams’ defense forced four interceptions from Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, a stat that loomed large as the game hung in the balance.

But the Seahawks got their revenge in Week 16 at Lumen Field, in what some are calling the game of the year. The Rams stormed to a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter, racking up a jaw-dropping 581 yards of offense. Seattle, however, refused to quit. Darnold shook off his earlier struggles and led a furious comeback, culminating in a dramatic overtime win. The game ended with the first ever two-point conversion in overtime, awarded after a replay review determined a backward pass was recovered in the end zone by Seattle. The final score: Seahawks 38, Rams 37. According to ESPN, "The Seahawks stole one in Week 16, 38-37, in overtime." The win propelled the Seahawks to the NFC West title and secured them the number one seed in the playoffs.

Now, the rubber match is set. The NFC Championship Game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, airing nationally on FOX, with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady calling the action. Local fans can also tune into pregame coverage on FOX 13 Seattle starting at 1 p.m. and catch postgame analysis after the final whistle. For those streaming, the game will be available on FOX One and NFL+.

Both teams arrive in the conference title game with plenty of momentum—and a lot to prove. The Rams booked their ticket to Seattle by surviving a frigid, hard-fought overtime battle against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Despite a late, game-tying touchdown pass from Bears rookie Caleb Williams to Cole Kmet on fourth down, the Rams’ defense came up big in overtime with a crucial interception, setting up Harrison Mevis for a game-winning 42-yard field goal. "The Rams survive and advance in a 20-17 classic to set up the trilogy with the Seahawks," reported FOX 13 Seattle.

Seattle, meanwhile, has been on a tear, dispatching the San Francisco 49ers twice in recent weeks to reach the brink of the Super Bowl. Darnold’s journey has been a rollercoaster—four interceptions in the Week 11 loss to the Rams, but two touchdowns and a clutch two-point conversion in the Week 16 overtime win. That kind of resilience will be vital as he faces a Rams defense that’s already given him fits this season.

There’s plenty of history between these franchises, especially in the postseason. This will be their third playoff meeting, all at Lumen Field. The Rams are the only team to have beaten the Seahawks in the playoffs at their home stadium, pulling off a 30-20 upset in the 2020 Wild Card round and a 27-20 victory as the St. Louis Rams in 2004. Back then, no fans were allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but this time, the 12s will be out in full force, ready to make some noise.

What makes this matchup even juicier is just how evenly matched these teams have been—not just this season, but over decades of battles. The all-time series remains neck-and-neck, and the point differential is almost nonexistent. Every play, every yard, every decision will matter on Sunday.

Oddsmakers have given the Seahawks a slight edge, opening as 1.5-point favorites, though that line quickly moved to Seattle minus-2.5. Home field advantage at Lumen Field, one of the loudest venues in the league, is certainly a factor. But as history shows, the Rams have found ways to win in Seattle when it matters most.

Fans can expect fireworks on both sides of the ball. The Rams’ offense, capable of piling up yards in bunches, will test a Seattle defense that’s shown both vulnerability and grit. On the flip side, Seattle’s offense, led by the mercurial Darnold, will look to exploit any cracks in the Rams’ armor. Special teams could play a pivotal role—remember, a missed field goal decided their first meeting, and a wild two-point conversion sealed the second.

And let’s not forget what’s at stake. The winner will punch their ticket to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026, where they’ll face the survivor of the AFC Championship between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. For both the Rams and Seahawks, it’s an opportunity to cap off a season defined by resilience, drama, and unforgettable moments.

So, who will rise to the occasion? Will the Seahawks defend their turf and reach the Super Bowl, or will the Rams once again spoil the party in Seattle? With these two teams, you can count on a game that goes down to the wire. One thing’s for sure: football fans are in for a treat on Sunday.

As kickoff approaches, anticipation is building in both cities—and across the NFL landscape. With so much history, so much parity, and so much on the line, the NFC Championship Game between the Seahawks and Rams promises to deliver another chapter in one of football’s greatest rivalries. Don’t blink, or you might miss the moment that decides who gets to play for it all.