The Los Angeles Rams travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. The top-seeded Seahawks earned home-field advantage and a first-round bye with a dominant regular season, while the Rams advanced as the No. 5 wild-card seed through gritty playoff victories. This divisional rivalry features explosive offenses led by veteran quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Geno Smith (or backup), star receivers, and stout defenses, but Seattle’s raucous home crowd, noise, and recent form provide a significant edge in what projects as a close, high-scoring battle potentially influenced by wet conditions.
Game Details
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
TV Broadcast: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews / Tom Rinaldi (field reporter)
Streaming: FOX Sports app, Fubo, NFL+, YouTube TV
Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner
Weather Updates
Forecast calls for cool, wet conditions typical of late January in Seattle: temperatures around 42–44°F with a RealFeel near 38°F, 60–70% chance of rain or drizzle (light to moderate showers possible throughout), winds 5–10 mph, and high humidity. Light rain or steady drizzle is likely, which could impact footing, passing accuracy, ball security, and kicking. No snow expected; prepare for wet-weather cleats and potential lower-scoring adjustments due to slippery conditions.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Rams: OT Rob Havenstein (ankle) on IR (possible return in Super Bowl window if Rams advance). CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and EDGE Byron Young trending positive/limited but expected to play. Secondary depth monitored; no major absences for Stafford, Nacua, Kupp, or Williams.
Seattle Seahawks: RB Zach Charbonnet (knee/ACL) – out for season. OT Josh Jones (knee) – questionable. OT Charles Cross – day-to-day. QB Sam Darnold (oblique) – questionable (impacts backup plans if Geno Smith limited). EDGE Leonard Williams limited (rest/maintenance). Run-game depth tested without Charbonnet.
Key Player Matchups
QB Matthew Stafford vs. Seahawks secondary (Riq Woolen, Julian Love, Tre Brown): Stafford’s arm strength and experience test Seattle’s elite pass defense; deep shots to Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp key in rain.
RB Kyren Williams vs. Seahawks run defense (Leonard Williams, Tariq Woolen): Rams’ zone scheme exploits gaps; wet field may favor power runs.
WRs Puka Nacua/Cooper Kupp vs. Seahawks CBs (Riq Woolen, Tre Brown): Nacua’s YAC ability and Kupp’s route-running challenge man coverage amid crowd noise.
Seahawks QB Geno Smith vs. Rams secondary (Darious Williams, Quentin Lake): DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett’s physicality/speed vs. Rams’ coverage; noise boosts home passing.
OL battles: Rams’ protection vs. Seahawks pass rush; Seahawks OL depth (Cross status) critical.
Recent Team Forms
Rams (last 5, including playoffs): 3-2; resilient road wins with balanced offense (Stafford/Nacua/Kupp clicking) but defense tested on the road.
Seahawks (last 5): 4-1; dominant home wins, strong defense, rested from bye; offense explosive at Lumen Field.
Series History
Heated NFC West rivalry with Seahawks leading all-time series (30-25). Seattle dominates at Lumen Field (strong recent home wins vs. Rams). Rams won Week 11 matchup in 2025; Seahawks won Week 16 rematch. Playoff history limited; recent games close (4–7 point margins), often high totals (over 48+ frequently).
Betting Trends
Seahawks cover ~55% as home favorites in playoffs; elite ATS home record at Lumen Field (top-5). Overs hit ~58% in recent Rams-Seahawks games; rain/wet conditions push toward under 47.5. Road underdogs +2.5 cover ~48% in conference championships; Wet-weather rivalry games trend lower scoring; home noise/altitude effects favor Seahawks.
Best Bet: Seahawks -2.5 (-120) – Strong home cover rate, rest, crowd/noise, and weather edge.
Alternative: Under 47.5
RAMS NOTES:
• RAMS seeking 3rd SB appearance since 2018 (SB LVI win & SB LIII appearance). • HC SEAN MCVAY won 10th career playoff game, most by HC under age 40. • QB MATTHEW STAFFORD has 3,558 pass yards & 25 TDs (22 pass, 3 rush) with 98.2 rating in 12 career postseason starts. Led NFL with 4,707 pass yards & career-high 46 TD passes in 2025, his 10th-career season with 4,000+ pass yards & 20+ TD passes, 1 of 7 QBs in NFL history to do so. Aims for 4th in row vs. Sea. with 2+ TD passes. Made 4th-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • RB KYREN WILLIAMS had 117 scrimmage yards & 2 rush TDs in NFC-D. Aims for 6th in row in postseason with 70+ scrimmage yards. Ranked 10th with career-high 1,533 scrimmage yards in 2025. Aims for 4th in row vs. Sea. with 85+ scrimmage yards. • WR PUKA NACUA has 489 rec. yards (97.8 yards per game) in 5 career postseason starts, 3rd most by player under age 25 all-time. Led NFL with 129 receptions, ranked 2nd with career-high 1,715 rec. yards & tied-6th with 10 TD catches this season. Had career-high 225 rec. yards & had 2 TD catches in Week 16 meeting. Made 2nd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • WR DAVANTE ADAMS led NFL with 14 TD catches in 2025. Has 1,006 rec. yards & 8 TD catches in 13 career playoff games. • TE COLBY PARKINSON has TD catch in 2 of his past 3 playoff games. • LB NATE LANDMAN had 10 tackles & TFL in NFC-D. Aims for 3rd in row in playoffs with 10+ tackles. Ranked tied-2nd with career-high 4 FFs in 2025. • LB OMAR SPEIGHTS had career-high in playoffs with 8 tackles & 2 PD in NFC-D. • LB BYRON YOUNG ranked tied-8th with career-high 12 sacks this season. Made 1st-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • CB EMMANUEL FORBES ranked tied-3rd with 18 PD this season. Had PD in 11 games in 2025, 1 of 6 players to do so. • CB COBIE DURANT had 2 INTs in NFC-D, his 2nd consecutive playoff game with INT. Aims for 5th in row in playoffs with PD. • S KAM CURL led team with 13 tackles & had INT & 2 PD in NFC-D. Aims for 3rd in row in playoffs with 10+ tackles. Had career-high 122 tackles this season.
SEAHAWKKS NOTES:
• SEAHAWKS seeking 4th SB appearance in franchise history & 1st since back-toback appearances in 2013 (SB XLVIII win) & 2014 (XLIX). • QB SAM DARNOLD had TD pass & 110.9 passer rating in NFC-D, his 9th game this season with 110+ rating. Ranked 5th with 4,048 pass yards in 2025. Is 5th QB all-time to record 13+ wins in consecutive seasons & 1st to do so with different teams (Min. in 2024). Had 270 pass yards & 2 TDs in Week 16 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row in playoffs with TD pass. • RB KENNETH WALKER had 145 scrimmage yards (116 rush, 29 rec.) & 3 rush TDs in NFC-D. Had 164 scrimmage yards (100 rush, 64 rec.) in Week 16 meeting & aims for 4th in row vs. LAR with 100+ scrimmage yards. • WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA had TD catch in NFC-D. Led NFL with career-high 1,793 rec. yards, ranked 4th with 119 receptions & tied-6th with 10 TD catches in 2025. Became 3rd player in NFL history under age 24 with 1,700+ rec. yards in a single season. Had 96 rec. yards & TD catch in Week 16 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row vs. LAR with 95+ rec. yards. Made 2nd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • WR RASHID SHAHEED returned opening kickoff 95 yards for TD in NFC-D, 6th game-opening kickoff return TD in NFL playoff history. Had PR-TD in Week 16 meeting. • LB ERNEST JONES had 6 tackles, INT & FF in NFC-D. Ranked tied-2nd with career-high 5 INTs in 2025. Aims for 3rd in row in playoffs with FF. Had 12 tackles & TFL in Week 16 meeting. Had 316 tackles, 5.5 sacks, FF & 3 INTs with LAR (2021-23). • LB DRAKE THOMAS had 6 tackles & TFL in NFC-D. Had season-high 13 tackles in Week 16 meeting. • LB DEMARCUS LAWRENCE had sack, 2 FFs, 2 TFL & PD in NFC-D, the only player since 2000 to do so in a playoff game. Ranked tied-1st with 3 FRs & tied-7th with 3 FFs in 2025. Made 5th-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • DT LEONARD WILLIAMS had sack in NFC-D. Made 3rd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • CB DEVON WITHERSPOON led team with 7 tackles & had PD in NFC-D. Had 9 tackles & TFL in Week 16 meeting. Made 3rd-career Pro Bowl in 2025. • S NICK EMMANWORI (rookie) had PD & FR in NFC-D. Had season-high 11 tackles in Week 16.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Rams 47.5
Seattle Seahawks – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, January 24, 2026
