Seahawks defeat Rams to set up Super Bowl 2026 against Patriots

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:21 AM

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On January 26, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship game, securing their spot in Super Bowl 2026. The Seahawks' victory sets up a rematch of the 2015 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Quarterback Sam Darnold led the Seahawks with three touchdowns and 346 passing yards. The New England Patriots earned their Super Bowl berth by defeating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a blizzard during the AFC Championship. The Super Bowl is scheduled for February 8 in Santa Clara, California, where the Patriots will aim for a record seventh Super Bowl title.

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Lumen Field 30% Sean McVay 40% Santa Clara, California 40% Matthew Stafford ×260% Denver Broncos ×260% Sam Darnold ×470% Super Bowl ×470% New England Patriots ×580% Los Angeles Rams ×680% Seattle Seahawks ×790%

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Santa Clara, California

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