Eye on the Seahawks vs Rams
Seahawks took advantage of their final championship opportunity and finished the 2013 season as the best in the NFC West.
![A full three hours before kickoff and a member of the Seahawks football staff is already snapping to quarterback Russell Wilson during his early throwing workout.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ugayolgah0ys7eeaxqho.jpg)
A full three hours before kickoff and a member of the Seahawks football staff is already snapping to quarterback Russell Wilson during his early throwing workout.
![Head coach Pete Carroll arrives at CenturyLink Field on Sunday morning.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/j6msormeszqowzrasbil.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll arrives at CenturyLink Field on Sunday morning.
![Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman compare notes before getting dressed for pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zzne8jxiq6gwaulkljuc.jpg)
Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman compare notes before getting dressed for pregame.
![In the locker room, offensive guard J.R. Sweezy carefully tapes his hands and fingers before taking the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fe5ey8t7aug2jejwxjyg.jpg)
In the locker room, offensive guard J.R. Sweezy carefully tapes his hands and fingers before taking the field.
![Running back Robert Turbin listens to music in the lockeroom during pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/adqqqpyemdijo4fkydiz.jpg)
Running back Robert Turbin listens to music in the lockeroom during pregame.
![As the defensive backs prepare to take the field for warmups, Richard Sherman, flanked by Kam Chancellor, gets his teammates pumped up.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/an7ouhxkiprksjntgkpr.jpg)
As the defensive backs prepare to take the field for warmups, Richard Sherman, flanked by Kam Chancellor, gets his teammates pumped up.
![After leaving the locker room, safety Kam Chancellor gathers the "Legion of Boom" before they take the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gdlbu0rtdkqfvwzoruts.jpg)
After leaving the locker room, safety Kam Chancellor gathers the "Legion of Boom" before they take the field.
![Head coach Pete Carroll confers with quarterbacks coach Carl Smith (left) and receivers coach Kippy Brown (right) during pregame.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/x6g3dxhvg5fso0pzfqri.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll confers with quarterbacks coach Carl Smith (left) and receivers coach Kippy Brown (right) during pregame.
![As he waits for his named to be called as the starting left cornerback, Byron Maxwell takes in the scene during pregame introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xspr3emiacz17qlbzfmv.jpg)
As he waits for his named to be called as the starting left cornerback, Byron Maxwell takes in the scene during pregame introductions.
![Red Bryant is focused as he prepares to exit the tunnel during introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/m6pviqce0f3di12adskv.jpg)
Red Bryant is focused as he prepares to exit the tunnel during introductions.
![Linebacker Bruce Irvin sprints out of the tunnel to the roar of the 12th MAN.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jbdfazupo94vl7liiviw.jpg)
Linebacker Bruce Irvin sprints out of the tunnel to the roar of the 12th MAN.
![Linebacker Malcolm Smith is greeted by pyrotechnics and fog as he runs onto the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jfwjashs4o84fkvjoba2.jpg)
Linebacker Malcolm Smith is greeted by pyrotechnics and fog as he runs onto the field.
![Fans are obscured by smoke from the pregame ceremonies as the Seahawks are introduced.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cavboqi8i9i5jbc80uao.jpg)
Fans are obscured by smoke from the pregame ceremonies as the Seahawks are introduced.
!["Legion of Boom" members Richard Sherman, Byron Maxwell and Kam Chancellor welcome teammate Earl Thomas.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ct2o5sp9dcemkodvgh3x.jpg)
"Legion of Boom" members Richard Sherman, Byron Maxwell and Kam Chancellor welcome teammate Earl Thomas.
![Seattle Mariners legend Jay Buhner fires up the crowd after raising the 12th MAN flag right before kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/oooq7vgkimmqwqxvzj4r.jpg)
Seattle Mariners legend Jay Buhner fires up the crowd after raising the 12th MAN flag right before kickoff.
![The St. Louis Rams face a deafening crowd at CenturyLink Field during the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/nb4z36nox68liqgk2mqj.jpg)
The St. Louis Rams face a deafening crowd at CenturyLink Field during the first quarter.
![The 12th MAN was in playoff form during the final regular season game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/yirqiazltuo9fdmgwlti.jpg)
The 12th MAN was in playoff form during the final regular season game.
![Linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepts a pass by St. Louis quarterback Kellen Clemens and heads towards the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jmyzmx3ijsfmst9mq0da.jpg)
Linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepts a pass by St. Louis quarterback Kellen Clemens and heads towards the end zone.
![Malcolm Smith does his best LeBron James imitation as he soars into the end zone with his pick-six which gave Seattle a 7-0 lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/obo1gx4sgww9n3rydhff.jpg)
Malcolm Smith does his best LeBron James imitation as he soars into the end zone with his pick-six which gave Seattle a 7-0 lead.
![Defensive lineman Tony McDaniel gets pumped up after a tackle for loss.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/m5gxtn7rtzmbffiyax0p.jpg)
Defensive lineman Tony McDaniel gets pumped up after a tackle for loss.
![Special teams stalwart Chris Maragos levels St. Louis return specialist Justin Veltung, who lost the ball out-of-bounds on the play.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jradgmmopstxjv95cr3c.jpg)
Special teams stalwart Chris Maragos levels St. Louis return specialist Justin Veltung, who lost the ball out-of-bounds on the play.
![Defensive lineman Michael Bennett gets his dance on after a tackle as the Seahwaks defense stuff the St. Louis run game all afternoon.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tfvsvncglrduxnz45rxu.jpg)
Defensive lineman Michael Bennett gets his dance on after a tackle as the Seahwaks defense stuff the St. Louis run game all afternoon.
![Head referee Jeff Triplette signals a personal foul against the Rams after officials called four penalties on a single play.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cvpt9ouqerdiqdjhl0vm.jpg)
Head referee Jeff Triplette signals a personal foul against the Rams after officials called four penalties on a single play.
![Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette began making a name for himself on special teams as he leveled St. Louis returner Justin Veltung.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hso2uvsyaynhyubockji.jpg)
Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette began making a name for himself on special teams as he leveled St. Louis returner Justin Veltung.
![Ricardo Lockette celebrates with teammates after his big hit.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wjmwa5rr2vxthejvbxe4.jpg)
Ricardo Lockette celebrates with teammates after his big hit.
![The Sea Gals lean in during a routine during Sunday's game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/or9qkfpofdix7wnr0nxd.jpg)
The Sea Gals lean in during a routine during Sunday's game.
![Cornerback Byron Maxwell continued his fine play, intercepting his fourth pass of the past three games.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/d81ikiez2uhm87lttppp.jpg)
Cornerback Byron Maxwell continued his fine play, intercepting his fourth pass of the past three games.
![St. Louis receiver Chris Givens is surrounded by members of the Seahawks defense who leap to celebrate Byron Maxwell's interception.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sxjbyy7bjrlrzak2i91s.jpg)
St. Louis receiver Chris Givens is surrounded by members of the Seahawks defense who leap to celebrate Byron Maxwell's interception.
![Head coach Pete Carroll shouts instructions during a break in the action.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jkgxzo2dbisievbqkrww.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll shouts instructions during a break in the action.
![Wide receiver Golden Tate takes much-deserved bow on a day in which he caught eight passes for 129 yards and a touchdown against the Rams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mgqpruqfqctf6dq6y9dz.jpg)
Wide receiver Golden Tate takes much-deserved bow on a day in which he caught eight passes for 129 yards and a touchdown against the Rams.
![Running back Marshawn Lynch cuts back to his right as a Rams defender closes in. Lynch ran for 97 tough yards in the victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vormbbheykaekakdrlj4.jpg)
Running back Marshawn Lynch cuts back to his right as a Rams defender closes in. Lynch ran for 97 tough yards in the victory.
![Offensive tackle Breno Giacomini walks off the field with running back Marshawn Lynch after Lynch's touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uqdjz16scsd4btlpynhu.jpg)
Offensive tackle Breno Giacomini walks off the field with running back Marshawn Lynch after Lynch's touchdown.
![This Seahawks fans took his inspiration from the "Star Wars" character Darth Maul, but chose a much more appropriate color scheme.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gksjkk9ccqvdidinaq4u.jpg)
This Seahawks fans took his inspiration from the "Star Wars" character Darth Maul, but chose a much more appropriate color scheme.
![As trainers attend to injured Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, head coaches Jeff Fisher and Pete Carroll took a moment to chat in the middle of a game that feature no shortage of hot tempers between players.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dye93etwt7h31gdz19wg.jpg)
As trainers attend to injured Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, head coaches Jeff Fisher and Pete Carroll took a moment to chat in the middle of a game that feature no shortage of hot tempers between players.
![Rams returner Austin Pettis is surrounded by Seahawks special teamers including DeShawn Shead (left) and Clint Gresham (right).](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wtjgwroyb3kydg4xpwjh.jpg)
Rams returner Austin Pettis is surrounded by Seahawks special teamers including DeShawn Shead (left) and Clint Gresham (right).
![Golden Tate bounces off the turf after an acrobatic 47-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cqto5zk9pqbmfwl9xjft.jpg)
Golden Tate bounces off the turf after an acrobatic 47-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
![Fans came prepared for a Seahawks victory, which assured them not only the NFC West title, but home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mllk94b7ucapbu3ekzws.jpg)
Fans came prepared for a Seahawks victory, which assured them not only the NFC West title, but home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
![Head coach Pete Carroll is all smiles as the clock runs out on his team's 27-9 victory. At right is running backs coach Sherman Smith.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xuzehmcysfluqfrurhtk.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll is all smiles as the clock runs out on his team's 27-9 victory. At right is running backs coach Sherman Smith.
![Seahawks owner Paul Allen holds aloft the game ball after it was presented to him by quarterback Russell Wilson in the locker room after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vhuxgbc04ydl2rqv0e1b.jpg)
Seahawks owner Paul Allen holds aloft the game ball after it was presented to him by quarterback Russell Wilson in the locker room after the game.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson sports a NFC West Champions cap in the locker room after the Seahawks locked up the division title and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ocahirmcbfp6bhz6leeq.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson sports a NFC West Champions cap in the locker room after the Seahawks locked up the division title and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.