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What Time, TV Channel Is Seahawks vs Rams on Today? Can Sam Darnold Outplay Matt Stafford?
Sam Darnold will play through an oblique injury using a pain-killing injection while backup Drew Lock remains prepared, as Seahawks aim for the Super Bowl berth.
- On Sunday, January 25, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will start the NFC Championship at Lumen Field after receiving a pain‑killing injection for an oblique injury.
- Sam Darnold suffered an oblique injury in practice a few days before the game, was listed questionable last week, and worked in practice reps while the team assessed his status.
- This is the third meeting between NFC West rivals Seattle and L.A., with Los Angeles forcing turnovers against Sam Darnold, including four interceptions in Week 11 and more in Week 16.
- The winner advances to Super Bowl berth on February 8 while the loser's season ends, and sportsbooks list Seattle and Los Angeles among the shortest odds.
- Darnold's season-long play has been central to Seattle's turnaround, and analysts predict the Seahawks to advance after last week's dominant run, making his availability key for Seattle's title hopes.
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Sam Darnold set for NFC Championship start despite injury after splitting reps with backup
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold split reps in practice this week with backup Drew Lock due to a nagging oblique injury, but the former Jet still is expected to start Sunday's NFC Championship against the Rams in Seattle.
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