LIVE: Rams vs Seahawks scores, updates in NFC championship game in Seattle
SEATTLE - For the fourth time in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks will host a conference championship game with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
The Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will settle their season series with the winner advancing to face either the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Seattle has emerged victorious in each of the previous three NFC championship games hosted at Lumen Field, beating the Carolina Panthers 27-10 in 2005, the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in 2013, and the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in 2014.
Keep reading for live scores, updates and highlights from the Rams vs Seahawks NFC championship game at Lumen Field.
Sam Darnold, #14 of the Seattle Seahawks, calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on Dec. 18, 2025 in Seattle, Wash. (Brooke Sutton via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Rams leading Seahawks in rushing yards - 5:15 p.m.
At the half, QB Sam Darnold is averaging nearly 12 yards per play going 12 for 18 with 209 yards at the half. But Seattle has just 38 rushing yards while the Rams have 88.
The Seahawks will receive the ball to start the second half.
Nick Emmanwori, Jaxon Smith-Njigba give Seahawks a 17-13 lead at half - 5:10 p.m.
Nick Emmanwori on defense, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba on offense combined to lead the Seahawks to a touchdown before the half that gave Seattle a 17-13 lead over the Rams.
Emmanwori made critical pass breakups on consecutive snaps on throws for Puka Nacua and Ronnie Rivers to force a three-and-out by the Rams with a minute left in the half.
After a 10-yard completion from Sam Darnold to Smith-Njigba got their final drive of the half started, the two combined for a big play to move quickly into scoring range. Darnold climbed the pocket and delivered a 42-yard strike down the middle of the field to Smith-Njigba as he absorbed a big, clean hit from Rams safety Kam Curl down to the Rams' 22-yard line.
Following a 13-yard pass to George Holani and a false start on center Jalen Sundell, Darnold and Smith-Njigba connected again for a 14-yard touchdown that gave Seattle a 17-13 lead.
With the Seahawks also getting the ball to open the second half, it gives Seattle a chance to "double up" on consecutive possessions as they look to stretch the lead.
Smith-Njigba had three catches for 66 yards alone on Seattle's six-play, 74-yard scoring drive to end the half.
Kyren Williams 9-yard TD gives Rams 13-10 lead - 4:50 p.m.
The best drive of the game for the Los Angeles Rams has given them the lead with 1:55 left in the first half.
A 12-play, 87-yard march from the Rams paid off with a 9-yard touchdown catch from Kyren Williams as he was left wide open by Seattle's defense. Williams' route to the flat saw Seattle's linebackers caught in the middle of the field and unable to get through traffic to cover him for the score.
The Harrison Mevis extra point gave the Rams a 13-10 lead late in the half.
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined to pick up 44 yards on the ground on the drive as the Rams' rushing attack started to get going.
A terrific 21-yard strike from Matthew Stafford through traffic to Puka Nacua also served to pick up a large chunk on the drive.
A three-and-out from the Seattle offense has given the Rams a chance to add to their lead before halftime. The Seahawks will get the ball to open the third quarter.
Harrison Mevis 50-yard FG cuts Seahawks lead to 10-6 - 4:30 p.m.
The Rams moved the ball again against Seattle's defense before finally having to settle for a field goal.
A 23-yard pass from Matthew Stafford to Davante Adams was the big play on the drive for the Rams, moving L.A. to the Seattle 23-yard line. However, a third down sack of Stafford by DeMarcus Lawrence served to end the drive for the Rams and force a field goal try.
It was the first sack of Stafford in two seasons by Seattle's defense. Devon Witherspoon had the last sack of Stafford for Seattle in the 2023 season. The last defensive lineman or linebacker to get a sack of Stafford was Carlos Dunlap in 2021.
Harrison Mevis connected on a 50-yard try to cut the Seattle lead to 10-6.
Seattle's next offensive drive then went backward after an early first down.
A fumbled shotgun snap by Sam Darnold on the exchange from Jalen Sundell was a loss of nine. Then Darnold was sacked by Braden Fiske for a loss of eight that led to a Seattle punt.
Another strong drive leads to Myers FG and 10-3 lead - 4:15 p.m.
The Seahawks' offense is off to a hot start in the NFC championship.
A 12-play, 55-yard drive for Seattle pushed inside the Rams' 10-yard line before eventually stalling out, in part due to a holding penalty on Anthony Bradford. The Seahawks converted a pair of third downs on the drive, including a phenomenal one-handed catch from Jaxon Smith-Njigba to convert a third-and-2.
Ken Walker III is running great early for Seattle as well, with eight carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, and two catches for 24 yards on a pair of screen passes. He's having to carry a heavier load with Zach Charbonnet out for the season with a torn ACL.
Walker also juked linebacker Omar Speights into completely whiffing on a tackle attempt on a run early in the drive for a highlight play.
Rams get on the board, cut Seahawks lead to 7-3 - 4:00 p.m.
A blitz from the Seahawks couldn't get to Matthew Stafford in time as the Rams quarterback connected with Puka Nacua for a 44-yard reception over Devon Witherspoon to move Los Angeles to the Seattle 26-yard line.
But three straight incompletions from Stafford – including a short-armed throw for Nacua on third down – forced the Rams to settle for a field goal. Harrison Mevis connected on a 44-yard try for the Rams to get them on the board and cut the Seahawks' lead to 7-3.
Rashid Shaheed's 51-yard catch, Ken Walker III TD gives the Seahawks the lead - 3:53 p.m.
A great start for the Seahawks has them out in front early.
A quick three-and-out forced by the defense gave Seattle's offense the chance to deal the opening blow.
A 51-yard strike from Sam Darnold to Rashid Shaheed behind Rams cornerback Darious Williams moved the Seahawks into the Rams' 25-yard line. A 16-yard screen pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba moved Seattle inside the 10, and three runs from Ken Walker III culminated in a 2-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 Seahawks lead just 5:03 into the game.
Shaheed's 51-yard catch is his longest offensive play since joining the Seahawks at the trade deadline. His previous long was a 33-yard catch from Darnold against the Atlanta Falcons in December.
Jody Allen raises 12 flag ahead of kickoff - 3:40 p.m.
Keeping with tradition, Seahawks chairperson Jody Allen raised the 12 flag ahead of the opening kickoff of the NFC championship.
Allen's brother, Paul, raised the flag prior to each of Seattle's prior three NFC championship games before passing away in 2018. Jody continues to oversee the franchise as the chair of her brother's trust.
New England Patriots going to Super Bowl 2026 – 3:05 p.m.
The New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC championship game Sunday and are headed to Super Bowl 2026.
The winner of today's NFC championship game will face the Patriots on Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. PT at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
This will be the first time in seven years the Patriots have punched their ticket to the Super Bowl. In 2018, the Patriots beat the Rams 13-3, winning their sixth Super Bowl victory in the franchise's history.
Rams players on the inactive list – 2:15 p.m.
The following Rams players are on the inactive list for the Rams vs Seahawks NFC championship game in Seattle:
Seahawks players on the inactive list – 2 p.m.
The following Seahawks players won’t suit up for the Rams vs Seahawks NFL championship game:
Robbie Ouzts is inactive due to his neck injury, which likely means Brady Russell and Eric Saubert will fill in for that role. Elijah Arroyo is also a healthy scratch.
Cam Akers is the third running back, with Velus Jones Jr. inactive. Josh Jones is also active as backup tackle.
How to watch the Rams vs Seahawks NFC championship game on TV – 1 p.m.
The Seahawks and Rams will face off in the NFC championship round at 3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, Jan. 25.
The NFL playoff game will air on FOX 13 in the Seattle area. You can watch "Gameday on FOX 13" for pregame coverage starting at 1 p.m. and postgame analysis.
Kevin Burkhardt will call the play-by-play while Tom Brady will provide color analysis, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi reporting from the sidelines.
The game is also available to watch with a subscription to FOX One or NFL+.
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How to watch Rams vs Seahawks NFC championship game in Seattle
With a Super Bowl berth on the line, the stakes for this matchup couldn't be higher.
How to listen to the Rams vs Seahawks NFC championship game on the radio – 1 p.m.
To listen to the game, fans can tune into Seattle Sports 710 AM, KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, the Seahawks mobile app, SiriusXM 226, 225 or 88, and on the SiriusXM app.
Steve Raible and Dave Wyman will call the action with Jen Mueller as the sideline reporter.
Hawks vs Rams playoff history - 1 p.m.
What we know:
Looking back at franchise history, the only conference championship game Seattle didn't win was the 1983 AFC championship, losing on the road to the Los Angeles Raiders 30-14.
Sunday's NFC championship game will be the third postseason meeting between the Seahawks and Rams, with all three games at Lumen Field.
The first was a narrow 27–20 win by the St. Louis Rams in the 2004 Wild Card round, and the most recent was a 30–20 Los Angeles victory in 2020 during the pandemic-restricted season when fans were not allowed to attend.
The Rams are the only team to beat the Seahawks in the playoffs at Lumen Field.
Sunday's NFC championship game marks the first time the two franchises have met with a trip to a Super Bowl on the line.
Who is on the Rams vs Seahawks injured list? - 1 p.m.
What they're saying:
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, with a recent oblique injury, and left tackle Charles Cross, with a foot injury, will play in the NFC championship despite being limited in practice this week.
Backup tackle Josh Jones is questionable with a knee injury, and reserve tackle Amari Kight is doubtful with a knee injury. This does put Seattle's backup tackle depth in a bit of a challenging spot.
Running back George Holani and tight end Elijah Arroyo were activated from injured reserve on Friday and are available to play. Running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. were also promoted from the practice squad for additional depth, with Zach Charbonnet out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Fullback Robbie Ouzts was also questionable, but was officially ruled inactive due to a neck injury.
Byron Young is expected to play for the Rams, but was listed as questionable on Sunday's injury report.
The winner of the NFC championship game will advance to the Super Bowl
The winner of the NFC championship game will advance to the Super Bowl to play the winner of the AFC championship game.
Super Bowl 2026 will take place on Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. PT at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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