"SEATTLE -- Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks' "Dark Side" defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Led by second-year coach Mike Macdonald and Darnold -- an eight-year veteran playing for his fifth team -- the Seahawks (16-3) reached the fourth Super Bowl in franchise history and first in 11 years."
"Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams were undone by critical errors, including a muffed punt by Xavier Smith in the third quarter. On the next play, Darnold connected with Jake Bobo for a 17-yard touchdown. Darnold, who flopped in his playoff debut last season with the Minnesota Vikings, played through an oblique injury and completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards with no turnovers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 153 yards receiving and a touchdown on 10 catches."
Sam Darnold completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns while playing through an oblique injury. The Seahawks' defense produced a decisive fourth-down stop in the end zone to preserve the win. Seattle advanced to its fourth Super Bowl and first in 11 years under second-year coach Mike Macdonald. Matthew Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, but costly errors, including a muffed punt by Xavier Smith, helped swing momentum. Jake Bobo caught a 17-yard touchdown following the muffed punt. Jaxon Smith-Njigba totaled 153 yards and a touchdown on 10 catches.
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