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Seahawks Edge Rams 31–27 to Claim NFC Title, Book Super Bowl Date With Patriots

Sam Darnold headlined a quarterback duel, the game tilting after a Rams punt fumble.

Overview

  • Sam Darnold threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, finding Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jake Bobo and former Rams receiver Cooper Kupp.
  • Matthew Stafford passed for 374 yards with three touchdowns, but Los Angeles could not erase the late deficit.
  • A second-half muff by returner Xavier Smith set up Seattle at the 17-yard line, leading to Bobo’s touchdown for a 24–13 lead.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 153 yards and a score in an offensive showcase that produced 875 total yards and 50 first downs.
  • Seattle reaches its first Super Bowl in 11 years for a rematch with New England, which advanced by beating Denver 10–7.