After the Seahawks went three-and-out following a Rams touchdown scoring drive, Seattle was down 13-10 and Los Angeles was looking to extend their lead even further heading into halftime. It was the Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori who came up with two pass breakups to force a Rams three-and-out and give Seattle a chance to score with just 54 seconds on the clock.
"Thought Nick played a great game," head coach Mike Macdonald said after the game. "A lot of plays on the ball. We're asking him to do a lot of stuff, playing near the line of scrimmage, playing both DB spots. That was awesome. And then because I think we had the drive earlier when we really didn't do anything and defense picked it up with the three and out."
Those two defensive stops allowed the offense to take the field and score in just 34 seconds to take the lead before halftime, with Seattle also getting the ball to start the second half.
The scoring drive featured three different big receptions by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, including his 14-yard touchdown catch. On that drive he also caught a 10- and 42-yard pass from Sam Darnold. Running back George Holani also caught a pass for 13 yards on the drive.
Following Jason Myers' successful point after attempt, Seattle was up 17-13 going into the locker room.
Smith-Njigba finished the game with one touchdown and 153 yards on 10 catches.
"I'm not surprised," Macdonald said. "And we need those efforts for us to be productive on offense and happy for Jax man. Guy's an absolute stud."
The Seahawks defeated the L.A. Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship to advance to Super Bowl LX. Check out the top photos from the winning locker room.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Seahawks celebrate the 31-27 win vs. the Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
