Seattle Seahawks Face Rams in NFC Championship After Dominant Divisional Win
Seattle’s Ultimate Test Before the Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks are only one win away from the Super Bowl as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship this Sunday at Lumen Field. After an impressive divisional round performance, Seattle will face a familiar NFC West opponent, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Seattle has momentum heading into this matchup, but that hasn’t always mattered in the past. With so much on the line right now, there’s little room for mistakes.
Divisional Round Recap: Seahawks End It In 13 Seconds
Seattle’s divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers was over almost as soon as it started. The Seahawks took the lead only 13 seconds into the game and never really recovered. The night turned into a 41-6 blowout at Lumen Field. Seattle beat them in a way that raised questions about whether or not anyone can slow them down right now.
San Francisco was without tight end George Kittle, but Seattle’s control went far beyond taking advantage of injuries. The Seahawks dominated at the line of Scrimmage, disrupted Brock Purdy throughout the night, and successfully kept San Francisco out of the end zone for all four quarters.
Zack Charbonnet Injury Creates New Challenges
The win came at a cost for Seattle with the loss of running back Zach Charbonnet. He suffered a significant knee injury and will miss the remainder of the postseason. Charbonnet has played an important role in Seattle’s offensive balance, particularly in short-yardage and passing situations.
Without him, the Seahawks will lean more heavily on Kenneth Walker II while turning to depth options to fill specific roles. Seattle’s offensive identity remains intact, but execution becomes even more critical against a disciplined Rams defense.
A Super Bowl is on the Line
This game will be the third matchup between the Seahawks and Rams, with each team winning once during the regular season. Both were very close, which reinforces just how little separates the two NFC West rivals heading into the NFC Championship game.
Los Angeles ultimately advanced despite a shaky divisional round performance against the Chicago Bears, as Matthew Stafford and the offense struggled to sustain drives for most of the game. Playing at home gives Seattle a chance to build on that advantage. For the Seahawks, protecting the football and staying efficient on offense could decide whether their season continues. This certainly feels like their moment.
Final Prediction
Seahawks 23, Rams 20