if seahawks win who do they play next

The Seattle Seahawks, as the NFC's top seed, recently dominated the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round to advance. If they won that matchup—which they did—their next opponent is the winner of the Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears game.

NFC Championship Matchup

This pivotal NFC Championship Game is set for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the Seahawks enjoying home-field advantage. The Rams advanced past the Carolina Panthers in the wild-card round (34-31), while the Bears upset the Green Bay Packers (31-27), setting up their clash today, January 18.

Potential Opponents Breakdown

• Los Angeles Rams : Split the regular-season series with Seattle (Rams won 21-19, Seahawks won 38-37 OT), but own a 2-0 playoff edge, last in 2021. A high-scoring affair could unfold given their history.

• Chicago Bears : Less direct recent history, but their wild-card momentum makes them a wildcard threat in this hypothetical winner.

Trending Playoff Context

Fans on forums buzz about Seattle's explosive defense and Sam Darnold's breakout playoff win, with Super Bowl odds now favoring the Seahawks over AFC frontrunners like the New England Patriots. As of January 18, 2026, the Rams- Bears game (kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET) will clarify Seattle's foe—check live updates for the result.

TL;DR : Seahawks host Rams or Bears winner in NFC Championship on Jan. 25.

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