Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a touchdown catch past Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
January 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 10:38 p.m.
Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold was cast aside by the New York Jets, who drafted him No. 3 overall in 2018. The Minnesota Vikings didn't bring him back after he led them to a 14-3 season but flopped in the playoffs. Now, in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, he's Super Bowl-bound.