The NFC championship game turned out to be an instant classic that feature two of the best offensive performances of the entire season. Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford played flawlessly, each throwing for over 300 yards and 3 TDs, no picks. It's a shame one of them had to lose this game.
The star players on each team showed up and played like stars. Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba both went over 150 yards receiving with a TD each.
Kenneth Walker had over 100 yards from scrimmage and a TD. Blake Corum and Kyren Williams combined for 140 yards from scrimmage.
Davante Adams was outstanding as well catching 4 passes for 89 yards and a TD.
Rashid Shaheed's star continues to shine catching the longest pass of the day for 51 yards.
In spite of the outstanding quarterback and offensive play, both defenses made big plays throughout the game. Seattles Nick Emmanwori, a budding superstar in the mold of Kyle Hamilton, had 5 tackles and 3 pass break ups. Up front DeMarcus Lawrence is having a resurgent year along with a suffocating defensive line. Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love are anchoring a new dominant Seattle secondary.
Not to be outdone the Rams defenses was causing havoc throughout the game getting to Darnold for 3 sacks and 8 TFLs. Braden Fisk, Jared Verse, and Byron Young were as disruptive as ever.
This was a star studded game between two of the very best in the NFL, and all of the stars showed up big time.