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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.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at Lumen Field on January 2 … (Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images)
Seahawks are Super Bowl bound! - 6:47 p.m.
The Seahawks are headed to their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history with a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship.
After Devon Witherspoon's pass breakups for a turnover on downs, the Seahawks offense got the chance to slam the door on the Rams.
A nifty 15-yard catch-and-run from Ken Walker III picked up a quick first down. Then, Cooper Kupp delivered the biggest play of the drive for Seattle. On third-and-7, Kupp caught a crossing route from Sam Darnold despite tight coverage from Cobie Durant. Kupp stretched just far enough for the first down to keep the drive alive.
A 14-yard strike to Jaxon Smith-Njigba picked up another first down, and a holding penalty on Durant gave them another. A 6-yard gain from Ken Walker III pushed the game to the two-minute warning with the Rams out of timeouts to stop the clock.
Two more runs led to a punt that pinned the Rams on their own 7-yard line with 25 seconds left. The Rams had to go 93 yards without a timeout and didn't get further midfield before time expired.
Devon Witherspoon leads 4th down stop! - 6:30 p.m.
The Rams were four yards from taking the lead with five minutes left to play only to be turned away by Devon Witherspoon and the Seahawks' defense.
After a Michael Dickson punt pinned the Rams at their own 10-yard line, Matthew Stafford led L.A. on another long drive.
Three straight throws for first downs and a 16-yard pass to Colby Parkinson quickly moved the Rams into Seattle territory. Stafford pulled DeMarcus Lawrence just far enough for a first down on a fourth-and-1 earlier in the drive before Seattle's defense came up with the key stop.
On third- and fourth-and-4 from Seattle's 6-yard line, Witherspoon came up with two critical pass breakups to deny the Rams a go-ahead score. The third down throw for Konata Mumpfield, and fourth down throw for Terrance Ferguson were both knocked away in the end zone to preserve a 31-27 lead with 4:54 left to play.
The Seahawks are one long, sustained offensive drive away.
Riq Woolen major error, Rams capitalize for TD - 6:05 p.m.
An absolutely colossal error by cornerback Riq Woolen has allowed the Rams to get back in the game once again.
Woolen made his biggest play of the game in breaking up a third-and-12 pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua to force the Rams to punt. But Woolen couldn't help himself from taunting the Rams sideline after the play, which brought a personal foul flag that gifted L.A. a fresh set of downs.
Much like Seattle after Xavier Smith's muffed punt, the Rams attacked immediately with a 34-yard throw from Stafford to Nacua – over Woolen for further insult – went for a touchdown that allowed the Rams to cut the lead to 31-27 with 2:06 left in the third quarter.
To go from forcing a punt to allowing a touchdown all because of a mental gaffe is something you just can't have in a game like this. Smith's mistake was at least physical in losing his footing. Woolen's error was completely avoidable.
Sam Darnold on fire, Cooper Kupp TD extends lead to 31-20 - 5:55 p.m.
Let Sam cook!
Sam Darnold is playing great for the Seahawks in the biggest game of the season. Cooper Kupp converted a key third down early on the drive, gaining 12 yards on third-and-9, and was rewarded at the end with a 13-yard touchdown that extended the Seattle lead to 31-20.
Seattle matched 65 yards on nine plays with Kupp's catch on third-and-3 finding the end zone to make it a two-score game again.
In a somewhat shocking stat, it's Kupp's first touchdown at Lumen Field this season as a Seahawk. His two touchdowns during the regular season came at Jacksonville and at Atlanta.
This one gives Seattle an 11-point cushion over his former team midway through the third quarter.
Rams answer with quick score to cut lead to 24-20 - 5:43 p.m.
The Rams quickly tried to make up for the special teams gaffe on the prior drive.
Los Angeles covered 75 yards in just four plays to get the seven points back and make it a four-point game against, 24-20.
A 40-yard throw from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson over Josh Jobe quickly moved the Rams into Seattle territory. Two plays later, Stafford connected with Davante Adams – again over Jobe – for a 29-yard gain down to the 2-yard line.
Stafford and Adams then found the end zone for a touchdown as the Rams' offense answered back.
Rams special teams disaster, Seahawks make it 24-13 - 5:36 p.m.
A bad special teams unit for the Los Angeles Rams has helped the Seahawks extend their lead early in the third quarter.
Seattle's opening drive of the half quickly stalled after a holding call on Grey Zabel. But on the ensuing punt, Rams punt returner Xavier Smith fell down as he attempted to Michael Dickson's punt. The ball bounced off Smith for a muffed catch as Dareke Young recovered the loose ball to give the Seahawks possession again at the Rams' 17-yard line.
On the first play of the drive for the Seahawks, Sam Darnold found Jake Bobo wide open for a 17-yard touchdown to extend the Seattle lead to 24-13.
It was Bobo's first touchdown of the season, and his first since Week 18 of last season in the finale against the Rams in Los Angeles. That touchdown was Bobo's only touchdown of the 2024 season as well.
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+.
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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