Halftime Observations: Explosive Plays Lead Seahawks to 17-13 Lead in Thrilling NFC Title Game

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Written By Corbin Smith

Engaged in a back-and-forth affair with a Super Bowl spot on the line, the Seahawks and Rams traded scores in a thrilling first half with a gunslinging Sam Darnold putting the home team in front right before halftime. Who stood out in the first 30 minutes at Lumen Field?

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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