Seattle Seahawks Host LA Rams in NFC Championship Showdown
The Seattle Seahawks are set to host the Los Angeles Rams in a high-stakes showdown for the NFC Championship. This crucial game will take place on Sunday, January 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Lumen Field. It marks the third meeting between these division rivals this season, with both teams having secured one victory each in their previous encounters.
NFC Championship Game Details
- Date: Sunday, January 25
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
- Radio Coverage: Seattle Sports 710 AM, KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, Seattle Sports app
- Television Coverage: FOX
The Rams advanced to the NFC Championship by defeating the Chicago Bears 20-17 in an overtime thriller. This game signifies the sixth time since 2000 that two teams from the same division meet in a conference championship. Last year, the NFC East’s Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders achieved a similar milestone.
Playoff History
The winner of this NFC Championship game will face the victor of the AFC Championship, which pits the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots, in Super Bowl LVIII. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Historically, the Seahawks have not been to the NFC Championship game since the 2014 season. They are aiming for their first Super Bowl appearance since that campaign. Meanwhile, the Rams last participated in the title game after winning Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season.
Season Series Recap
The Seahawks and Rams split their two regular-season meetings. In Week 11, the Rams edged the Seahawks in a close game, winning 21-19. Despite holding Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to a mere 130 passing yards, the Seahawks fell short after an unfortunate missed field goal at the end of the game.
In contrast, the Seahawks managed a dramatic comeback in their rematch during Week 16, overcoming a 16-point deficit. Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return touchdown, followed by a touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, capped off with a two-point conversion to Eric Saubert.
Historical Playoff Matchups
This meeting will also be the third playoff encounter between the two rivals. The Rams previously defeated the Seahawks in both of their prior playoff games. They recorded wins at Lumen Field in the wild-card rounds of 2004 and 2020, with scores of 27-20 and 30-20, respectively. The stakes are high as both teams look to make history in the NFC Championship clash.
Stay tuned for more updates leading up to this pivotal match as the Seattle Seahawks aim to secure their spot in the Super Bowl.
