Seattle beat Los Angeles 31-27 on January 25, 2026, at Lumen Field in the NFC Championship. These Los Angeles Rams vs Seahawks match player stats cover the teams’ latest completed meeting. Seattle entered at 14-3 as the NFC’s first seed.
Los Angeles entered at 12-5 as the fifth seed. A place in Super Bowl LX was at stake. Rob Havenstein and Zach Charbonnet were important absences. Seattle’s third-down efficiency, red-zone execution, and late defensive stop decided the game.
Match Overview
Seattle protected its home field after leading at every quarter break. The Rams gained more total yards but never moved ahead after halftime. Both quarterbacks threw three touchdowns without an interception. Seattle advanced because it converted important downs and protected the football.
| Match detail | Information |
| Date | January 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington |
| Competition | 2025 NFC Championship |
| Final score | Seahawks 31, Rams 27 |
| Rams record | 12-5, NFC fifth seed |
| Seahawks record | 14-3, NFC first seed |
| Attendance | 68,969 |
| Game start | 3:41 p.m. PST |
Pre-Match Context
Seattle won the NFC West and secured the conference’s first seed with a 14-3 record. The Seahawks received a first-round bye before defeating San Francisco in the divisional round. Los Angeles finished second within the division at 12-5. The Rams reached Seattle after two road playoff victories. Each team had also won one regular-season meeting. Their third matchup would decide the NFC champion.
Los Angeles played without starting right tackle Rob Havenstein because of an ankle injury. Warren McClendon Jr. replaced him. Seattle lacked Zach Charbonnet after his season-ending knee injury. Kenneth Walker III therefore handled the main rushing workload. Sam Darnold played despite an oblique issue during the practice week.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Seattle scored during each of the first three quarters. Los Angeles matched Seattle’s third-quarter output but entered the final period four points behind. Neither team scored during the fourth quarter.
| Quarter | Rams | Seahawks | Running score |
| First | 3 | 10 | Seahawks 10-3 |
| Second | 10 | 7 | Seahawks 17-13 |
| Third | 14 | 14 | Seahawks 31-27 |
| Fourth | 0 | 0 | Seahawks 31-27 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
The Rams opened with a three-and-out. Seattle answered through a 51-yard completion from Darnold to Rashid Shaheed. Walker finished that possession with a two-yard rushing touchdown. Stafford then found Puka Nacua for 44 yards. Los Angeles settled for Harrison Mevis’ 44-yard field goal. Jason Myers later added a 27-yard field goal, giving Seattle a 10-3 lead.
Second Quarter
Stafford connected with Davante Adams for 23 yards before Seattle’s defense stopped the drive. Mevis converted from 50 yards, reducing the deficit to four points. Los Angeles later drove 87 yards for its first touchdown. Stafford found Kyren Williams from nine yards, putting the Rams ahead 13-10. Seattle responded within 34 seconds. A 42-yard completion to Smith-Njigba preceded his 14-yard touchdown reception. Seattle led 17-13 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Xavier Smith muffed a punt after calling for a fair catch. Seattle recovered at the Los Angeles 17-yard line. Darnold found Jake Bobo for a touchdown on the next play. Stafford answered with a two-yard touchdown pass to Adams. Darnold then connected with Cooper Kupp for a 13-yard score. Stafford’s 34-yard touchdown pass to Nacua reduced Seattle’s lead to 31-27.
Fourth Quarter
Los Angeles converted one fourth down through a Stafford scramble. The Rams later reached Seattle’s six-yard line. Stafford’s fourth-down pass fell incomplete with 4:54 remaining. Seattle then gained two first downs and used most of the remaining clock. Los Angeles regained possession at its seven-yard line with 25 seconds left. Nacua caught a final pass, but time expired before another snap.
Los Angeles Rams vs Seahawks Match Player Stats: Team Comparison
Los Angeles led most yardage categories and averaged 8.3 yards per play. Seattle compensated through stronger third-down and red-zone performance. The Seahawks also avoided a turnover. Their only takeaway immediately produced a third-quarter touchdown.
| Team statistic | Rams | Seahawks |
| Total yards | 479 | 396 |
| Offensive plays | 58 | 65 |
| Yards per play | 8.3 | 6.1 |
| First downs | 26 | 24 |
| Passing yards | 365 | 321 |
| Rushing yards | 114 | 75 |
| Third downs | 1 of 8 | 7 of 13 |
| Fourth downs | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Red-zone scoring | 2 of 3 | 4 of 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties | 4 for 30 | 6 for 50 |
| Possession | 28:10 | 31:50 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show how Seattle overcame Los Angeles’ advantage in total offense.
- Seattle converted 53.8 percent of its third downs, while Los Angeles converted 12.5 percent.
- Seattle scored touchdowns during four of its five red-zone possessions.
- Los Angeles gained 83 more yards but lost the game’s only turnover.
- Seattle scored immediately after recovering Xavier Smith’s third-quarter muffed punt.
- The Seahawks stopped Los Angeles on fourth down from the six-yard line.
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles recorded 479 yards and averaged 8.3 yards per play. Stafford generated 374 passing yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Nacua accounted for 165 receiving yards. Corum led the rushing attack with 55 yards. Ethan Evans averaged 42 yards across two punts and placed one inside Seattle’s 20.
Rams Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Matthew Stafford | 22/35 | 374 | 3 | 0 |
Rams Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Blake Corum | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
Rams Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Puka Nacua | 9 | 165 | 18.3 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 |
Rams Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Harrison Mevis | 2/2 | 3/3 | 9 |
Rams Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Jordan Whittington, kickoffs | 5 | 116 | 23.2 |
| Ronnie Rivers, kickoffs | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| Xavier Smith, punts | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
Rams Defensive Leaders
The defensive table follows the requested eight-player limit. Tackle totals combine solo and assisted tackles.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Omar Speights | 11 | 0 | None recorded |
| Quentin Lake | 7 | 0 | 1 pass defended |
| Nate Landman | 6 | 0 | 1 PD, 1 forced fumble |
| Roger McCreary | 6 | 0 | None recorded |
| Cobie Durant | 5 | 0 | 2 passes defended |
| Kam Curl | 4 | 0 | None recorded |
| Darious Williams | 4 | 0 | None recorded |
| Kamren Kinchens | 3 | 1 | 1 quarterback hit |
Full Box Score: Seattle Seahawks
Seattle produced 396 yards, including 321 net passing yards. Darnold distributed three touchdown passes among three receivers. Smith-Njigba led the receiving group with 153 yards. Walker added 111 scrimmage yards and one rushing touchdown. Michael Dickson placed all five punts inside the Los Angeles 20-yard line.
Seahawks Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Sam Darnold | 25/36 | 346 | 3 | 0 |
Seahawks Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Kenneth Walker III | 19 | 62 | 3.3 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 |
| George Holani | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Seahawks Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 10 | 153 | 15.3 | 1 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker III | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 |
| George Holani | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Jake Bobo | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 |
| AJ Barner | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 |
Seahawks Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Jason Myers | 1/1 | 4/4 | 7 |
Seahawks Returns
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Rashid Shaheed, kickoffs | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
Seattle did not record a punt return during the game.
Seahawks Defensive Leaders
Seattle’s defense allowed significant yardage but produced the only takeaway. DeMarcus Lawrence recorded the team’s only sack and forced a fumble. Josh Jobe forced the third-quarter punt-return fumble recovered by Seattle.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Ernest Jones IV | 8 | 0 | None recorded |
| Devon Witherspoon | 6 | 0 | 2 passes defended |
| Drake Thomas | 6 | 0 | None recorded |
| Nick Emmanwori | 5 | 0 | 3 passes defended |
| Byron Murphy II | 5 | 0 | None recorded |
| Julian Love | 4 | 0 | None recorded |
| Josh Jobe | 3 | 0 | 1 forced fumble |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | 2 | 1 | 1 forced fumble |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Sam Darnold
Darnold completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns. He finished without an interception. His third touchdown gave Seattle a 31-20 third-quarter lead. He also protected possession despite losing 25 yards on three sacks.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 153 yards and one touchdown. His 42-yard reception set up his second-quarter scoring catch. He later converted a 14-yard reception during Seattle’s final clock-killing possession.
Matthew Stafford
Stafford completed 22 of 35 attempts for 374 yards and three touchdowns. He did not throw an interception. Stafford led Los Angeles to Seattle’s six-yard line during the final quarter. His fourth-down attempt fell incomplete.
Puka Nacua
Nacua caught nine passes for a game-high 165 yards. His 34-yard third-quarter touchdown reduced Seattle’s advantage to four points. His final reception moved Los Angeles near midfield, but the clock expired.
Kenneth Walker III
Walker rushed 19 times for 62 yards and scored Seattle’s opening touchdown. He also caught four passes for 49 yards. His receiving work helped Seattle maintain possession during important situations.
| Player | Team | Category | Output | Game impact |
| Sam Darnold | Seahawks | Passing | 346 yards, 3 TD | Three scoring passes |
| Matthew Stafford | Rams | Passing | 374 yards, 3 TD | Led three touchdown drives |
| Puka Nacua | Rams | Receiving | 165 yards, 1 TD | Cut lead to four |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seahawks | Receiving | 153 yards, 1 TD | Added late first down |
| Kenneth Walker III | Seahawks | Scrimmage | 111 yards, 1 TD | Opened scoring |
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles changed its offensive line because Havenstein was unavailable. McClendon started at right tackle. Seattle opened with three wide receivers and Walker at running back. The following lineups reflect the official starters rather than every rotational participant.
Offensive Starting Lineups
| Position | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
| Quarterback | Matthew Stafford | Sam Darnold |
| Running back | Kyren Williams | Kenneth Walker III |
| Wide receiver | Puka Nacua | Cooper Kupp |
| Wide receiver | Not listed | Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
| Wide receiver | Not listed | Rashid Shaheed |
| Tight end | Tyler Higbee | AJ Barner |
| Tight end | Colby Parkinson | Not listed |
| Tight end | Terrance Ferguson | Not listed |
| Left tackle | Alaric Jackson | Charles Cross |
| Left guard | Steve Avila | Grey Zabel |
| Center | Coleman Shelton | Jalen Sundell |
| Right guard | Kevin Dotson | Anthony Bradford |
| Right tackle | Warren McClendon Jr. | Abraham Lucas |
Defensive Starting Lineups
| Position | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
| Edge or linebacker | Jared Verse | DeMarcus Lawrence |
| Defensive line | Kobie Turner | Leonard Williams |
| Defensive line | Braden Fiske | Byron Murphy II |
| Defensive line | Not listed | Jarran Reed |
| Linebacker | Byron Young | Ernest Jones IV |
| Linebacker | Omar Speights | Drake Thomas |
| Linebacker | Nate Landman | Not listed |
| Cornerback | Darious Williams | Devon Witherspoon |
| Cornerback | Cobie Durant | Josh Jobe |
| Safety | Kamren Kinchens | Nick Emmanwori |
| Safety | Quentin Lake | Coby Bryant |
| Safety | Kam Curl | Julian Love |
Injury Report
Havenstein was the Rams’ main confirmed absence among regular starters. Byron Young played after receiving a questionable designation. Seattle played without Charbonnet, Surratt, Kight, and Ouzts. Darnold and Cross received no final game designation and remained active.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Rob Havenstein, Rams | Ankle | Out |
| Byron Young, Rams | Knee | Questionable, active |
| Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks | Knee | Out for season |
| Chazz Surratt, Seahawks | Ankle | Out |
| Amari Kight, Seahawks | Knee | Doubtful, inactive |
| Josh Jones, Seahawks | Knee and ankle | Questionable, active |
| Robbie Ouzts, Seahawks | Neck | Questionable, inactive |
| Sam Darnold, Seahawks | Oblique | No designation, active |
| Charles Cross, Seahawks | Foot | No designation, active |
Season Series and Head-to-Head History
Seattle won two of three 2025 meetings and moved ahead 30-28 in the complete head-to-head series.
| Date | Round | Venue | Winner | Score |
| November 16, 2025 | Week 11 | SoFi Stadium | Rams | 21-19 |
| December 18, 2025 | Week 16 | Lumen Field | Seahawks | 38-37, overtime |
| January 25, 2026 | NFC Championship | Lumen Field | Seahawks | 31-27 |
Los Angeles remained ahead 2-1 across the teams’ three postseason meetings. Seattle held a 29-26 advantage across regular-season games.
Conference and Division Standings
Seattle finished first within the NFC West and earned the conference’s first seed. Los Angeles finished second and received the fifth seed.
| Team | Record | Division record | Conference record | Finish |
| Seattle Seahawks | 14-3 | 4-2 | 9-3 | NFC West first, NFC seed one |
| Los Angeles Rams | 12-5 | 4-2 | 7-5 | NFC West second, NFC seed five |
Broadcast and Stream Information
FOX carried the original national television broadcast. Seattle’s local radio coverage aired through Seattle Sports 710AM and KIRO 97.3. Westwood One provided national radio coverage. Streaming availability depended on location and subscription restrictions.
| Platform | Coverage | Availability | Broadcast team |
| FOX | National television | United States | Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady |
| NFL+ | Live mobile and replay access | Subscription and market restrictions | FOX broadcast |
| Seattle Sports 710AM | Seahawks radio | Seattle area | Steve Raible, Dave Wyman |
| KIRO 97.3 FM | Seahawks radio | Seattle area | Steve Raible, Dave Wyman |
| Westwood One | National radio | United States | Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner |
| NFL Game Pass | International streaming | Outside the United States | Regional availability |
Conclusion
Seattle’s victory secured the NFC championship and ended Los Angeles’ playoff run. The Rams moved the ball efficiently and produced several explosive completions. Seattle performed better during third downs, red-zone possessions, and the decisive fourth-down sequence.
The Seahawks advanced to face New England in Super Bowl LX. Los Angeles entered the offseason after falling one victory short of the championship game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Rams versus Seahawks NFC Championship game?
Seattle won 31-27 at Lumen Field. The victory sent Seattle to Super Bowl LX against New England after two postseason victories.
What were Sam Darnold’s player stats?
Darnold completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards. He threw three touchdowns, no interceptions, and recorded a 127.8 passer rating.
What were Matthew Stafford’s player stats?
Stafford completed 22 of 35 passes for 374 yards. He threw three touchdowns without an interception during the four-point loss.
Who led each team in receiving yards?
Puka Nacua led Los Angeles with 165 receiving yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with 153 yards and one touchdown.
What decided the NFC Championship game?
Seattle converted seven of 13 third downs and scored touchdowns during four red-zone visits. Its fourth-quarter stop protected the lead.
What do the Los Angeles Rams vs Seahawks Match Player Stats show?
They show Los Angeles gained more total yards, but Seattle controlled key downs. Seattle also avoided turnovers and finished more red-zone drives.
What happened next for both teams?
Seattle advanced to Super Bowl LX against New England. Los Angeles’ season ended after two road playoff victories and the conference-title loss.
