What to Watch as Seahawks Battle Rams for Super Bowl Spot in NFC Championship Game

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Written By Corbin Smith
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On the eve of the NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field, Emerald City Spectrum reporter Corbin Smith breaks down six key questions heading into a rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, including whether Sam Darnold will be healthy enough or have the time to capitalize on a vulnerable secondary and how Mike Macdonald may adjust to defend Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay's potent offense in Round III.

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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