Seahwaks Win NFC
Seahawks win NFC to advance to Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC Championship with a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, advancing to Super Bowl LX for the first time since the 2014 season.
The Seahawks, as the NFC's top seed with a 14-3 record, hosted the divisional rival Rams (12-5) in a high-stakes rematch that lived up to the hype. Seattle built an early lead with strong play from quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, delivering one of the best performances of his career under pressure.
The total game score was Seahawks 31, Rams 27.
Seattle jumped out to a 10-3 lead after the first quarter, adding another touchdown in the second for a 17-13 halftime advantage. The teams traded blows in the third quarter, with the Seahawks scoring twice more to push their lead to 31-27 entering the fourth. The defense sealed the win with a critical fourth-down stop late in the game, preventing the Rams from mounting a final comeback.
Darnold was the standout, completing 25 of 36 passes and finding multiple receivers for big gains while standing tall against pressure. Running back Kenneth Walker III contributed significantly on the ground, helping control the clock and set up scoring opportunities. The "Dark Side" defense forced key stops and limited explosive plays from the Rams' offense.
The victory marked the Seahawks' fourth NFC title in franchise history and extended their winning streak to nine games heading into the Super Bowl. Head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider were praised for orchestrating a historic rebuild that returned Seattle to championship contention.
Celebrations erupted at Lumen Field as players hoisted the George Halas Trophy, with Darnold and the team expressing excitement about facing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi's Stadium. The win avenged past playoff frustrations against the Rams and positioned the Seahawks as NFC champions for the first time in over a decade.