Kickoff: Sunday, 6:30 PM ET
Fresh off a dominant divisional-round dismantling of the 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks host another NFC West rival — the Los Angeles Rams — with a Super Bowl berth on the line. Seattle’s explosive offense and elite defense have made them narrow favorites, but a key injury in the backfield introduces uncertainty against a battle-tested Rams team that has thrived on the road all postseason.
This rivalry chapter carries real weight: contrasting styles, elite talent across the field, and a chance to represent the NFC on football’s biggest stage.
Betting Lines (ESPN)
- Spread: Seahawks -2.5 (opened -1.5)
- Moneyline: Seahawks -155 | Rams +130
- Over/Under: 47.5
Playoff Resume Check
Seahawks
- Divisional Round: Dominated San Francisco 41–6
- Complete performance on all three phases, including a special teams touchdown
- Franchise-best regular-season win total
- Enter the weekend as one of the favorites to win Super Bowl LX
Rams
- Divisional Round: Defeated Chicago 20–17 in overtime
- Playing their third straight road playoff game
- Have a chance to become the first team since the 2010–11 Packers to win the Super Bowl without hosting a playoff game
- Dangerous when clicking on all cylinders, built on veteran leadership and opportunistic defense
Key Injuries
Seahawks:
- Zach Charbonnet (RB) — Out, torn ACL
Star Players to Watch
Seahawks
- Kenneth Walker III (RB): Must shoulder the rushing load with Charbonnet sidelined
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR): Critical to expanding the passing game and giving Sam Darnold a reliable target
- Seattle Defense: A top-two unit all season, elite at every level and built to limit explosive offenses
Rams
- Matthew Stafford (QB): Proven postseason performer who thrives in high-pressure moments
- Puka Nacua (WR): Game-breaker capable of flipping field position in a single snap
- Davante Adams (WR): Hall-of-Fame talent who delivers in big situations
- Rams Defensive Line: Must disrupt early downs and pressure Darnold consistently
How Each Team Wins
Seahawks Win If:
- They establish the run game and control the clock
- The secondary limits explosive plays from Nacua and Adams — make someone else beat you
- The game stays physical and the home crowd creates sustained pressure
Rams Win If:
- They force early turnovers and capitalize on short fields
- Offensive balance keeps Seattle’s elite defense guessing
- The defensive front pressures Darnold while the secondary locks onto Seattle’s top targets
Prediction
This matchup feels like a heavyweight fight between two legitimate Super Bowl contenders. The Rams bring the better quarterback and offensive ceiling, while Seattle counters with the league’s most complete defense and a massive home-field advantage. Lumen Field will be electric in Seattle’s first NFC Championship Game at home since 2015 — but when the game tightens late, Matthew Stafford’s postseason poise makes the difference.
Final Score:
Rams 24, Seahawks 20
Los Angeles advances to its first Super Bowl since the 2021–22 season, when it finished the job and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
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