Rams vs Seahawks Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for the NFC Championship Game Today
Cooper Kupp is no stranger to big games.
The Seattle Seahawks veteran receiver won Super Bowl MVP back in 2022, and now stands between his former team and the Big Game when the Los Angeles Rams come to Lumen Field for the NFC Championship Game. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
My Rams vs. Seahawks predictions are counting on Kupp to kick it into high gear tonight.Here are my best NFL picks for the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 25.
Rams vs Seahawks predictionRams vs Seahawks Best bet: Cooper Kupp Over 29.5 receiving yards (-114)
Cooper Kupp caught all five passes his way for 60 yards in the Divisional Round.
That was his second-most targets in the past eight games and a significant share, since Sam Darnold attempted only 17 passes. Darnold is limited with an oblique injury, which hampers his downfield strength.
Kupp is a shifty slot receiver specializing in short yardage. In his heyday, he was the elite zone buster and faces just that from the Los Angeles Rams. He went for 39 yards in their Week 16 meeting.
Kupp's projections sit north of 29.5 receiving yards, and as high as 44 yards.
Rams vs Seahawks same-game parlayThe Seattle Seahawks played better than it looked in two meetings with L.A. - save for those Darnold INTs - and the ability to run the ball and dominate on defense gives them an edge.
With Zach Charbonnet out, the Seahawks' season-long shell game at RB now has only one option in the red zone in Kenneth Walker III.
Rams vs Seahawks SGP- Seahawks moneyline
- Cooper Kupp Over 29.5 receiving yards
- Kenneth Walker III anytime TD
Puka Nacua pulls a page out of Darth Vader's playbook and shows his former mentor that, "When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master."
Kupp, much like Obi Won, is still pretty spry, especially against this zone coverage from the Rams.
Nacua is a threat to catch a touchdown as well as run one in, as we've seen him used as a ball carrier in the playoffs.
With Los Angeles blanketing JSN in the red zone, Kupp is the only other WR Darnold throws to in the end zone.
Rams vs Seahawks SGP- Puka Nacua Over 91.5 receiving yards
- Cooper Kupp Over 29.5 receiving yards
- Puka Nacua anytime TD
- Cooper Kupp anytime TD
- Spread: Rams +2.5 | Seahawks -2.5
- Moneyline: Rams +118 | Seahawks -138
- Over/Under: Over 45.5 | Under 45.5
Favorites are 26-17 SU (60.5%) in the third meeting with a divisional foe in the postseason since 2000 but are just 18-24-1 ATS (43%) in the final game of those trilogies. Find more NFL betting trends for Rams vs. Seahawks.
How to watch Rams vs Seahawks| Location | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| Date | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
Weather is not projected to be much of a factor at all in the NFC Championship Game. Temperatures will hover around 45F at Lumen Field, with minimal wind to speak of and a 0% chance of rain. Monitor gametime conditions with our live NFL weather info and learn how weather impacts NFL betting.
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