The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks play in the same division, so fans see them face each other often. In the 2025 season they met three times, and each game felt different. One was a low-scoring fight. One went to overtime. One decided who would go to the Super Bowl.
If you want to know who played best, you are in the right place. This guide uses real numbers from box scores and news reports. I kept the words simple, and I explain every stat, so you do not need to be a football expert to follow along.
Quick Summary of the Three Games
Here is a short look at all three games before we go deeper.
| Date | Place | Final score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 16, 2025 (Week 11) | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Rams 21, Seahawks 19 | Rams |
| Dec. 18, 2025 (Week 16) | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seahawks 38, Rams 37 (overtime) | Seahawks |
| Jan. 25, 2026 (NFC Championship) | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seahawks 31, Rams 27 | Seahawks |
Seattle won two of the three games. The Rams won the first one, and the Seahawks got the last word when it mattered most.
Game 1: Rams 21, Seahawks 19 (Nov. 16, 2025)
This was the lowest-scoring game of the three, but the numbers tell an odd story. The Seahawks had many more total yards than the Rams (414 to 249). They also held the ball for almost 38 minutes, while the Rams held it for about 22. Still, the Rams won.
Why? Turnovers and finishing drives.
Sam Darnold’s rough day
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 29 of 44 passes for 279 yards. That looks fine until you see the rest of the line: no touchdown passes and four interceptions. An interception happens when a defender catches a pass meant for the other team. Four of them in one game is a lot, and his passer rating was only 45.5. (Passer rating is a score that goes from 0 to 158.3. A higher number means a better day.)
Matthew Stafford did more with less
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford only completed 15 of 28 passes for 130 yards. His numbers were small, but he threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions. He found Davante Adams from one yard out and tight end Colby Parkinson from six yards out. Kyren Williams added a one-yard touchdown run.
The receivers
Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the star of the box score. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards on 12 targets, and his longest catch was 28 yards. (A target is a pass thrown to a player, whether he catches it or not.) Tight end AJ Barner had 10 catches for 70 yards.
For the Rams, Puka Nacua caught 7 passes for 75 yards on 8 targets. He also ran the ball twice for 18 yards.
The kicker
Seattle kicker Jason Myers scored 12 of his team’s 19 points with four field goals, including one from 57 yards. Kenneth Walker III added a one-yard touchdown run late. But field goals were not enough. The Seahawks only scored one touchdown, and that cost them.
Main lesson from Game 1: Having more yards does not always win a game. The Rams scored three touchdowns from fewer chances, and Seattle’s four interceptions took away too many of its drives.
Game 2: Seahawks 38, Rams 37 in Overtime (Dec. 18, 2025)
This one was wild. The Rams led by 16 points in the fourth quarter. Then Seattle came back, tied the game, and won in overtime. News reports said the Seahawks were the first NFL team to win a game with a two-point conversion in overtime.
Stafford threw for more than 450 yards
Stafford had a huge night. He completed 29 of 49 passes for 457 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. His passer rating was 110.7. The Associated Press said it was the third-highest passing total of his career. The Rams gained 581 total yards and did not turn the ball over even once.
Puka Nacua had a monster game
Nacua caught 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He scored on a 1-yard pass in the fourth quarter. Then, in overtime, he ran free for a 41-yard touchdown that put the Rams ahead 37-30. Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson also caught a 3-yard touchdown pass, which was the Rams’ only red zone score of the night. (The red zone is the area close to the end zone.)
How Seattle came back
Seattle’s offense started slowly. Darnold finished 22 of 34 for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. One of those interceptions was made by Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner, who is listed at 297 pounds.
The comeback started with the special teams. Rashid Shaheed returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown, and Cooper Kupp caught the two-point pass to make it 30-22. After the Rams went three-and-out, Darnold threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to AJ Barner. Seattle tied it on the two-point try.
In overtime, the Rams scored first. Seattle answered with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and then Darnold hit Eric Saubert for the two-point conversion that won the game.
The running game
Kenneth Walker III had a 55-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The Seahawks ran for 171 yards as a team, more than the 135 they ran for in November. The Rams also ran well, with 124 yards on the ground. Blake Corum scored on a 1-yard run.
Smith-Njigba had a quiet first half, but he finished with 8 catches for 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
A few numbers that stand out
- The Rams had four punts and one missed field goal on their last five drives of regulation. That is how a 16-point lead disappeared.
- Rams kicker Harrison Mevis made three field goals (23, 28, and 41 yards).
- One analysis noted that Darnold had a hard time against Rams defenses in the past, and this game was another example of a slow start before a strong finish.
Main lesson from Game 2: The Rams had the better stats on paper, but football is played until the clock stops. Big plays by the Seahawks’ special teams and a calm Darnold in overtime made the difference.
Game 3: Seahawks 31, Rams 27 (NFC Championship, Jan. 25, 2026)
The third game was for a place in the Super Bowl. The winner would go on, and the loser would go home. The result was close until the very end.
Darnold finally had a big game against the Rams
Darnold threw three touchdown passes. He found Jaxon Smith-Njigba from 14 yards out in the second quarter, Jake Bobo from 17 yards in the third quarter, and Cooper Kupp from 13 yards to make it 31-20 late in the third quarter. Seattle’s defense also made a big fourth-down stop late in the game, and cornerback Devon Witherspoon broke up the key pass.
Smith-Njigba took over
Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. That was the second-highest yardage total in a playoff game in Seahawks history. His 42-yard catch just before halftime set up his own touchdown, which put Seattle ahead 17-13 for good.
Stafford and Nacua kept the Rams close
Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns. His touchdown passes went to Kyren Williams (9 yards), Davante Adams (2 yards), and Puka Nacua (34 yards). Nacua finished with 9 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown, and his longest catch went for 44 yards.
The Rams’ official website shared some advanced numbers from the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. Stafford threw for 226 yards on deep passes, which are passes that travel 20 or more yards in the air. According to that report, it was the third-highest total allowed by any defense in a game over the last ten years. The Rams also had 15 explosive plays, which are long gains. Their success running the ball helped them throw deep off play-action, which is a fake handoff before the pass.
What went wrong for the Rams
Mistakes hurt Los Angeles. Xavier Smith muffed a punt in the third quarter, and the Rams could not finish a late drive on fourth down. Seattle then ran most of the clock out. The Rams ended the year at 14-6, including the playoffs.
Kenneth Walker III also scored for Seattle on a 2-yard run in the first quarter.
Main lesson from Game 3: Both quarterbacks played well, but one or two mistakes can decide a playoff game.
Player vs. Player: Who Played Best Over the Three Games?
Now let’s put the numbers together. This is not an official stat line. I added up the numbers from the three box scores above to make it easy to compare.
The quarterbacks
| Stat | Matthew Stafford (Rams) | Sam Darnold (Seahawks) |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards, Game 1 | 130 | 279 |
| Passing yards, Game 2 | 457 | 270 |
| Passing yards, Game 3 | 374 | Not listed in my sources |
| Touchdown passes | 8 (2, 3, 3) | 5 (0, 2, 3) |
| Interceptions in Games 1 and 2 | 0 | 6 (4 and 2) |
Stafford had more than 960 passing yards and eight touchdown passes across the three games. Darnold had a very bad first game, but his last two games were much better, and he threw five touchdown passes in total. Seattle won the games where he played well in the fourth quarter and in overtime.
The wide receivers
| Stat | Puka Nacua (Rams) | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks) |
|---|---|---|
| Catches | 28 (7, 12, 9) | 27 (9, 8, 10) |
| Receiving yards | 465 (75, 225, 165) | 354 (105, 96, 153) |
| Touchdowns | At least 3 (0, 2, 1) | At least 2 (0, 1, 1) |
Nacua had more yards, but Smith-Njigba was almost as busy with catches. Both players were the main targets for their quarterbacks. In the final game they were very close (165 yards for Nacua and 153 for Smith-Njigba), while Nacua had the single biggest game of the series in Week 16.
Running backs and others
Kenneth Walker III scored a rushing touchdown in all three games, including a 55-yard run in Week 16. For the Rams, Kyren Williams scored a rushing touchdown in Game 1 and a receiving touchdown in Game 3. Special teams also mattered. Rashid Shaheed’s punt return touchdown in Game 2 and Xavier Smith’s muffed punt in Game 3 both changed the games.
So, who played best?
It depends on what you value:
- Most yards: Puka Nacua
- Best single game: Stafford and Nacua in Week 16 (457 and 225 yards)
- Best in the biggest moments: Darnold and Smith-Njigba in the NFC Championship
- Most clutch play: Darnold’s overtime drive and winning two-point conversion in Week 16
Simple Guide to the Stats in This Article
If football numbers are new to you, here are the words used above.
- Passing yards: How far the ball traveled in completed passes.
- Touchdown (TD): A score worth six points. A kick or two-point play after it can add one or two more.
- Interception (INT): A pass caught by the defense.
- Targets: Passes thrown to a receiver, whether he catches them or not.
- Receptions: Passes a player actually catches.
- Passer rating: A score for a quarterback’s day. It uses completions, yards, touchdowns, and interceptions.
- Total yards: All the yards a team gains by passing and running.
- Time of possession: How long a team holds the ball.
- Explosive play: A very long gain, usually 20 yards or more in the air or on the ground.
- Red zone: The field inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.
What to Watch When They Meet Again
According to the NFL schedule data I checked, the Rams and the Seahawks are set to meet twice more in the 2026 season. One game is at Seattle on Dec. 25, 2026 (US time), and the other is at Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2027. The January game is marked as a flexible game, so the date or time can change. Please check the official NFL website before you plan to watch.
Here are some things to look for in those games:
- Nacua and Smith-Njigba again. They were the top receivers in the series. Watch their catches, yards, and touchdowns.
- Turnovers. In both Game 1 and Game 3, mistakes played a big part in the result.
- The running game. Walker’s long run and the Rams’ success on the ground in the last two games show how important it is to make defenses guess.
- Special teams. A punt return or a muffed punt can swing a close game.
- Roster changes. Teams change players every year. Always check the latest roster before you compare old stats with new ones.
How to Find Real Player Stats Yourself
Many websites copy each other, and some of them even share numbers that are wrong. When you look for stats, use sources that show full box scores, like Pro Football Reference, the NFL’s official site, team websites, and trusted news agencies such as the Associated Press. If a page has player names or numbers that you cannot find anywhere else, do not trust it.
Final Thoughts
The three Rams vs Seahawks games in 2025 were close, loud, and full of big plays. Stafford and Nacua put up huge numbers. Darnold and Smith-Njigba came through when Seattle needed them most. In the end, none of the games was decided by more than four points. The margins were two points, one point in overtime, and four points.
The best way to enjoy the next game is to watch for the small details: who protects the ball, who makes the big catch, and who stays calm late in the game. Come back after the next meeting, and you can see how the numbers change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last Rams vs Seahawks game?
The most recent game in this guide was the NFC Championship on Jan. 25, 2026. The Seahawks won 31-27 at Lumen Field and moved on to the Super Bowl. Across the three 2025 meetings, Seattle won two games and the Rams won one.
Which player had the most receiving yards in these games?
Puka Nacua of the Rams had the most. He had 225 yards in the Week 16 game, which is the highest single-game total in the series, and about 465 yards over the three games. Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seahawks was next with about 354 yards.
When do the Rams and Seahawks play next?
The 2026 schedule lists a game in Seattle on Dec. 25, 2026 (US time), and a game in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2027. The January date can still change, so check the NFL’s official schedule closer to the day.
