The Seattle Seahawks are set to make their return to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in over a decade, facing off against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field this Sunday. The winner of this thrilling matchup will secure a spot in Super Bowl LX.
The two teams had a competitive regular season, each claiming a victory. The Rams edged the Seahawks 21-19 in their first encounter during Week 11, a game where star receiver Davante Adams played but was hampered by a strained oblique. However, in their rematch in Week 16, Seattle staged a remarkable comeback, winning 38-37 without Adams, who was sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
This upcoming championship game will be the first in which the Rams have a fully healthy Adams available, raising questions about how significant his presence will be in the high-stakes environment. Conversely, the Seahawks will be without key fullback Robbie Ouzts, who has been ruled inactive due to a neck injury.
In addition to Ouzts, the Seahawks have announced their inactives for the game, which include rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe, designated as the emergency third quarterback, alongside running back Velus Jones Jr., tight end Elijah Arroyo, offensive linemen Christian Haynes and Amari Kight, and linebacker Jared Ivey.
As the teams prepare to kick off, both fanbases are eager for what promises to be an electrifying contest with everything on the line. Anticipation is building for a gripping showdown that could lead the Seahawks back to the pinnacle of professional football.