US EditionSeahawks, Rams Will Meet for 3rd Time This Season as Division Foes Play for Super Bowl Berth
Rams leaders cite Seattle's strong defense and loud stadium as key challenges affecting communication and execution in the NFC Championship, stressing possession-by-possession intensity.
- On Jan. 21, Rams coaches and players publicly highlighted Seattle Seahawks' defense and Lumen Field noise as top concerns ahead of the NFC Championship on Jan. 25.
- Advanced metrics show the Seattle Seahawks' Dark Side defense holds a 12.8 overall rating and a 6.7 defensive rating, ranking among the franchise's best, according to Pro Football Reference.
- Matthew Stafford warned the offense must operate as `11 people working as one` to handle noise, while Davante Adams said it `crushed` him to miss the prior Week 16 meeting and watch red-zone struggles.
- A trip to Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 is at stake, with the NFC winner advancing to Levi's Stadium and 75% of the CBS Sports staff panel of 12 agreeing on the outcome.
- Historically, this pairing is unusually tight with combined scoring 58-57 and yardage 830-829, and analysts say defense versus offense could decide the game.
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RENTON, Wash. – The last time the Seattle Seahawks had a defense with a nickname, it solidified its place in history by knocking off the NFL’s best offense on its way to a championship. Mike Macdonald’s “Dark Side” defense can do something similar in the NFC championship game on Sunday at Lumen Field.
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HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Seattle’s pass rush struggles against the Rams quarterback must end to win Sunday. Matthew Stafford is a big test for Seahawks ‘Dark Side’ Wire Service
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