The Seattle Seahawks are headed to Super Bowl LX after a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The clinching moment came with 4:54 remaining when the Seahawks’ defense stopped Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on a critical fourth-and-4 from Seattle’s 6-yard line.
Seattle will face the AFC champion New England Patriots, who defeated the Denver Broncos 10-7, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The Super Bowl rematch of Super Bowl XLIX will kick off at 6:40 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
Key Game Moments
The Seahawks sealed the win with a clock-draining drive after the pivotal fourth-down stop, consuming 4 minutes and 29 seconds. When Los Angeles finally regained possession, only 25 seconds remained to travel 93 yards—an insurmountable task.
A key turnover also proved decisive. Seattle recovered a muffed punt at the Los Angeles 17-yard line in the third quarter, and quarterback Sam Darnold connected for a touchdown on the very next play, giving the Seahawks a 24-13 lead.
Statistical Standouts
- Seahawks QB Sam Darnold: 25-of-36 passing for 346 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 10 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown.
- Rams QB Matthew Stafford: 22-of-35 passing for 374 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Rams WR Puka Nacua: 9 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown.
Alabama Connections
Several players with Alabama high school or college ties participated in the game, including:
- Seahawks CB Josh Jobe (Alabama): Started, recorded 3 tackles, and forced a fumble.
- Rams CB Roger McCreary (Williamson, Auburn): Led the group with 6 tackles.
- Rams CB Darious Williams (UAB): Started and made 4 tackles.
- Seahawks NT Jarran Reed (Alabama): Started at nose tackle.
- Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe (Alabama): Served as the emergency third quarterback.
Super Bowl LX Preview
The championship matchup is a highly-anticipated rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. The pregame festivities will feature Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, Brandi Carlisle singing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Green Day is also scheduled for the pregame show. This will be Levi’s Stadium’s first time hosting the Super Bowl since 2016 (Super Bowl 50).
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