Rapid Reaction: Sam Darnold, Seahawks Engineer Super Bowl Berth With 31-27 Win vs. Rams

AnalysisGame Day
Written By Corbin Smith

Holding on in a tight battle that played out as advertised, the Seahawks leaned on Sam Darnold’s throwing arm and a well-rounded passing attack to edge the Rams and punch a ticket to the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years.

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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