Seattle Seahawks Aim for NFC Championship
The Seattle Seahawks are attempting to secure a position in the NFC Championship by taking down the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs. With Brock Purdy at the helm for the 49ers, the Seahawks jumped to a commanding 27-6 lead halfway through the third quarter. Seattle began strong, as running back Rashid Shahid found the end zone during the opening kickoff. After a failed fourth down attempt by the 49ers, the Seahawks forced a fumble, extending their lead to 17-0. Although the 49ers managed to kick two field goals in the second quarter, they struggled overall, leaving Seattle in a good position for a shot at the conference title game.
Next Playoff Opponent for the Seahawks
If Seattle can overcome the 49ers, they will face the winner of the upcoming match between the Rams and the Bears, scheduled to start at 6:30 PM ET. The NFC Championship game is set for the following Sunday, around 6:30 PM ET. In the wild card round, the Rams went on the road to defeat the Panthers, while the Bears took down the Packers at home.
Historical Context and Possible Matchups
Record Against Chicago Bears: Regular season 12 wins, 6 losses; postseason 0 wins, 2 losses
The Seahawks squared off against the Bears last year, clinching a 6-3 victory on a Thursday night just after Christmas. Their last postseason encounter was 15 years ago, with the Seahawks narrowly losing 35-34 in a divisional round game in Chicago.
Record Against Los Angeles Rams: Regular season 29 wins, 26 losses; postseason 0 wins, 2 losses
This season, the Seahawks and Rams managed to split their home games in their series. Interestingly, the Rams have split with the Seahawks for the second consecutive year, although they’ve edged slightly ahead in total points this season. In Week 11, the Rams emerged victorious 21-19, but the Seahawks made a remarkable comeback, winning 38-37 in overtime after being down by 16 points. Playoff meetings between these teams are rare, the last one occurring in 2021 when the Rams triumphed 30-20 during a wild card bout in Seattle.
NFC Championship Initial Odds
Spread: Seahawks -6.5
Total: 46.5
Money line: Seahawks -330, Bears +265
Spread: Seahawks -1.5
Total: 48.5
Money line: Seahawks -120, Rams +102
Seattle Seahawks’ Playoff History
This marks the Seahawks’ return to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2015. Back then, they triumphed over the Packers in overtime but ultimately fell to the Patriots in the Super Bowl. This will be their fifth appearance in the NFC Championship: they lost in 1984 but won the next three times, advancing to the semifinals each time.
