With the Seahawks home advantage, the national outlook is ‘tight’
NFC Championship Game 3:30 PM on the 25th
As the Seattle Seahawks and LA Rams face each other in the NFC Championship in Seattle on the 25th, attention is focused on who will win.
The third and final match of the season will be held at Lumen Field in Seattle at 3:30 PM (Western time) on this day. As it is a one-shot game with a spot in the Super Bowl at stake, the nation’s attention is focused on Seattle.
The regular season record was tight with 1 win and 1 loss. The Seahawks lost 19-21 on the road in Week 11, but avenged themselves 38-37 in overtime at home in Week 16. The recent trend is steeper for the Seahawks. They showed off their offense and defense balance by defeating San Francisco 41-6 in the divisional round. The Rams defeated Chicago 20-17 in overtime.
In the betting market, the Seahawks are evaluated to have a 2.5 point advantage, but national media forecasts are divided. Some point to the Seahawks because of their “league-leading defense and strong home playoff performance.” NFL.com and many commentators believe that “the Seahawks defense that maximizes pressure at home will change the outcome of the game.” Current and former figures, including Russell Wilson, also highly evaluated the Seahawks’ completeness.
On the other hand, the support for the Rams is also strong. There is an analysis that “Coach Sean McVay does not have bad games in a row” and that Matthew Stafford can dominate the rhythm of the attack by penetrating into the middle area. Some media outlets predicted a turnaround for the Rams, mentioning the high-scoring game and even the possibility of an extension. There is also a view that Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s game management is key.
Ultimately, the keys to victory are home advantage, defensive pressure, and quarterback error management. If the Seahawks apply pressure from the beginning and control the flow, the enthusiasm of the home fans is expected to add strength. Conversely, if the Rams increase their offensive tempo after the mid-game, a close game is inevitable. Amid conflicting predictions across the country, an answer comes from Lumen Field on Sunday afternoon.
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