Stafford refuses to be denied to critical fourth-down rush

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plows forward for a 3-yard rushing gain to convert on a fourth down against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III's best plays from his 111-yard game vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua's best plays from his 165-yard game vs. the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Championship Game.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's best catches from his 153-yard game vs. the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Championship Game.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's best plays from his three touchdown game vs. the Seattle Seahawks in the 2025 NFC Championship Game.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold's best plays from his three touchdown game vs. the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Championship Game.

Highlights from the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 NFL season.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua catches a 21-yard pass but is stopped in bounds forcing the clock to hit zero, ending the NFC Championship game and sending the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl LX.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completes a 14-yard pass to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp's 7-yard corkscrew catch converts a critical third down for the Seahawks with under three and a half minutes remaining in the NFC Conference Championship game.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III rushes for a 15-yard gain.

Seattle Seahawks running back Devon Witherspoon's pass-breakup on Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford's fourth-down pass attempt turns the ball over back to the Seahawks with under five minutes remaining.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pitches a short pass to wide receiver Puka Nacua for a 6-yard gain in the red zone.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson catches a 16-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushes for an angry 10-yard gain.

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams displays an electric juke on a 13-yard catch and run against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold bolts outside for a 14-yard scramble rush against the Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchen comes out of nowhere to demolish Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold for a 9-yard sack.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford makes the Seattle Seahawks pay following a costly penalty that unlocked a 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Puka Nacua.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford layers a perfect corner-route pass to wide receiver Davante Adams along the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold slings a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pinpoints wide receiver Davante Adams on a 29-yard gain for red zone access.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford Stafford rips a 2-yard out-route throw to wide receiver Davante Adams for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a dime to tight end Colby Parkinson who rumbles up the sideline for a 40-yard catch-and-run reception against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young recovers Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith's fumble on a punt-return attempt.