Rams at Seahawks Picks and Prediction, Sunday, January 25th, 2025

In this Rams at Seahawks prediction, the Rams visit the Seahawks in the rubber match of their season series, with the winner advancing to the NFL title game. The Rams arrive in Seattle after consecutive road wins over the Carolina Panthers and then an overtime thriller over the Bears in Chicago. The Seahawks, the #1 seed in the NFC, pounded the 49ers last week to earn their first trip to the NFC title game since 2014. The opening kick is scheduled for 6:30 pm EST. If you need quality winners, this is the ultimate site for NFL Picks.

Los Angeles is Ram Tough

The Los Angeles Rams moved one step closer to their third trip to the Super Bowl in ten seasons with a dramatic 20-17 overtime win over the Bears in Chicago under wintry conditions at Soldier Field on Sunday night. The Rams survived a game-tying touchdown with under 30 seconds to play to earn a date with fellow NFC West power Seattle. Kicker Harrison sealed the deal with a 42-yard field goal.

“It was like, all right, the football gods are smiling on us,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said. “The weather had calmed down. There wasn't a lot of wind right there. ... I was really happy for him, and I was very confident that he would make that.”

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the favorite to win NFL MVP, finished 20-of-42 for 258 yards. He avoided big mistakes, not throwing any interceptions and generally protecting the football after having issues over the last few weeks. Wide receiver Puka Nacua had five catches for 56 yards, including a key grab to set up the winning field goal. Running back Karin Williams led the ground game with 21 carries for 87 yards and the Rams’ only two touchdowns. He also snagged four passes for 30 yards. In all, the Rams finished with 340 yards despite the snowy conditions. They were just 5-of-16 on third-down conversions.

The Rams’ defense delivered when it was needed most. They stopped the Bears on their only overtime possession, forcing a punt that set up the winning drive. The Rams had three interceptions in the game, two by Cobie Durant. They had four tackles for loss and held the Bears to 9-of-19 on third down conversions. Kam Curl led the way with 13 tackles while Nate Landman chipped in with 10.

The Rams will now try to knock off the Seahawks to earn head coach Sean McVay a third trip to the Super Bowl as the team’s head coach. The Rams have split the season series with the Seahawks, losing a thriller in Seattle, 37-36, back in week 15. The Rams are now 6-4 vs. playoff teams this season. They come in ranked 1st in scoring in the NFL. The Rams are 9th on the ground and first in passing, although Stafford has struggled in the playoffs. The Rams will be tested by the Seattle defense, but are 3rd in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed. They are first in red zone trips per game and seventh in red zone touchdowns. Defensively, the Rams are 10th in scoring defense. They are 16th against the run and 21st against the pass. The Rams are 16th in red zone appearances allowed per game, but a solid 6th in red zone touchdowns allowed. They are 11th in the league in sacks per game. The Rams will not hurt themselves. They are #1 in the league in fewest penalties per game and 2nd in turnover margin.

Key Injuries: CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr., LB Byron Young, and S Quentin Lake are questionable.

Seahawks Roll into NFC Title Game

The Seattle Seahawks came out flying on Saturday night against an undermanned 49ers team and rolled to a 41-6 win. The game was never in doubt, with Rashid Shaheed taking the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Sam Darnold, recovering from an oblique injury early in the week, played a supporting role in a game dominated by the Seahawks’ defense and running game.

“Really proud to be a part of this team and this organization,” Darnold said.

The star of the Seahawks’ offense was running back Kenneth Walker III. Walker finished with 19 carries for 119 yards and three touchdowns. Walker was forced into a larger role when fellow back Zack Charbonnet left the game with an ACL injury. Darnold finished the game 12-of-17 for 124 yards and one touchdown. The Seahawks finished with 281 total yards and 19 first downs. The Seahawks were 4-of-10 on third down conversions.

The Seahawks’ defense was dominant once again, holding the 49ers to just two first-half field goals. The 49ers had just 231 yards of total offense, including just 128 through the air. The Seahawks held the Niners to 6-of-15 on conversions and forced three turnovers. The Seahawks recovered two fumbles and had an interception by Ernest Jones IV. Devon Witherspoon led the way with seven tackles while DeMarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams each chipped in with a sack.

The Seahawks now have a chance to knock out their two biggest NFC West Division rivals in consecutive weeks. The Seahawks are an impressive 7-2 against playoff teams this season. They come into this game ranked second in the NFL in scoring. They are 21st on the ground and 13th through the air. The Seahawks have protected Darnold well, ranked sixth in fewest sacks allowed. They are 8th in red zone appearances per game, but just 21st in red zone touchdown percentage. The Seahawks’ defense has been elite this season. They are first in scoring defense. They are first against the run and 8th against the pass. The Seahawks are 7th in fewest red zone appearances allowed and fourth in red zone touchdown percentage against. The Seahawks are 9th in the league in sacks per game. The team is 8th in fewest penalty yards per game and 14th in turnover differential.

Key Injuries: OT Charles Cross, LB Uchenna Nwosu, QB Sam Darnold, and FB Robbie Ouzts are questionable. TE Elijah Arroyo and RB Zack Chardonnet are out.

Rams at Seahawks 

• Point Spread Pick for Rams at Seahawks 

Rams +2.5 (4 units)

The two games this season were decided by a total of three points. The Rams won by two in LA earlier this season before the Seahawks rebounded with a one-point win at home in week 15. There isn’t any reason to think this game won’t be equally tight. The Rams bring in the league’s #1 offense to match up with the league’s top defense in the Seahawks. The Seahawks’ offense is a solid 2nd in scoring, but they are just 21st in rushing and 13th in passing. The loss of Charbonnet will be felt. Walker III can be inconsistent, and it might be more than he can handle as the primary weapon in this matchup. The Rams are also the more consistent team in terms of limiting mistakes. They are tops in the NFL in fewest penalties per game and 2nd in turnover margin. Seahawks QB Darnold will be under fire on Sunday, and my trust shifts to the more battle-tested Stafford in this one.

Take the Rams +2.5

Over/Under Pick for Rams at Seahawks 

• Over 46.5 

The forecast calls for moderate temps on Sunday and clear skies. This should favor both offenses in a game featuring two teams very familiar with each other. The teams split to the over/under in the two games. The most recent game, in Seattle, featured 75 points total. Stafford threw for 457 yards in the overtime thriller against the Seahawks, including 225 yards to Nacua. The Rams also kept him upright, not allowing a sack in the contest. Expect a high-scoring shootout on Sunday for the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

Take the over, 46.5.