Seattle Seahawks Welcome LA Rams for NFC Championship Clash

Emerson Raymont

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Seattle Seahawks Welcome LA Rams for NFC Championship Clash

The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Championship game. This matchup comes after the Rams defeated the Bears in a thrilling overtime showdown, winning 20-17 in the divisional round. The game is set for Sunday, January 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Lumen Field.

Matchup Details

Fans can follow the pregame coverage on Seattle Sports 710 AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast on FOX.

Historical Context

This contest marks the sixth instance since 2000 where teams from the same division face each other in the conference championship game. Notably, last season featured the NFC East’s Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders in a similar setting.

Super Bowl Path

The winner of this NFC title match will advance to the Super Bowl, set to take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. They will face the victor of the AFC Championship game, featuring the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots.

Seattle’s Current Journey

This is the Seahawks’ first appearance in the NFC Championship game since 2014. That year, they also competed for the Super Bowl title. In contrast, the Rams last reached the championship game after winning Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season.

Season Series Recap

Week 11: Rams won 21-19, with the Seahawks unable to overcome four interceptions from Sam Darnold.
Week 16: Seahawks staged a dramatic comeback after trailing by 16 points to win in overtime.

In their recent encounter, Seattle turned the tide with Rashid Shaheed contributing a 58-yard punt return touchdown. Darnold later secured victory with a touchdown pass and a critical two-point conversion.

Playoff History

This marks the third playoff meeting between these two NFC West rivals. Previously, the Rams triumphed in both previous encounters, defeating the Seahawks during the 2020 and 2004 wild-card rounds.

As the excitement builds for this high-stakes NFC Championship clash, fans eagerly anticipate which team will claim the title and progress towards the Super Bowl.