Showdown Rams @ Seahawks

Rams @ Seahawks

This is the rubber match between division rivals who’ve split the season series. The winner punches its ticket to the Super Bowl — so expect high leverage, spotlight usage, and coaching trust in proven playmakers. Both sides will lean trusted stars, but depth roles and game flow will be key to DFS differentiation.

Injury &Roster Notes (Current)

Seahawks

• Zach Charbonnet is out for the season with a torn ACL, meaning Kenneth Walker III takes full lead back duties.

• Seahawks elevated George Holani (RB) and Elijah Arroyo (TE), giving extra depth and receiving options.

• Charles Cross (LT) practiced and appears ready to play, though Seattle’s OL has been patchy. Sam Darnold’s status is trending positive after being limited at times during prep.

• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is healthy and expected to lead Seattle’s pass game.

Rams

• Rams don’t have major offensive injuries reported — Puka Nacua leads the receiver group with explosive usage, and Davante Adams brings veteran red-zone value.

• Defensive headliners Byron Young and secondary depth Emmanuel Forbes have questionable designations heading into kickoff, but offensive game plan shouldn’t change much.

Captain / MVP Targets

(Highest volume + touchdown equity — build around these)

Top Captain Plays

• Puka Nacua (WR, LAR) — Elite efficiency and matchup leverage — targets, YAC, and red-zone threat make him the first wave Captain.

• Kenneth Walker III (RB, SEA) — Lead back with total workload and TD equity without Charbonnet. Great Captain pivot if you expect a run-heavy or close game.

• Matthew Stafford (QB, LAR) — Quarterback with volume passing upside plus rushing opportunities on zone reads — tier above leverages correlation.

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, SEA) — Seahawks’ target savant and chain mover — strong Captain without Charbonnet stealing looks.

Core Flex Plays

High-Ceiling Flex

• Davante Adams (WR, LAR) — If Stafford trusts him early, Adams can exploit secondary mismatches — red-zone equity.

• Sam Darnold (QB, SEA) — Mid-range floor plus occasional scramble upside; pairing with JSN or Walker tightens correlation.

• Elijah Arroyo (TE, SEA) — Cheap receiving TE who could see a surprise target spike in short-to-intermediate looks.

Value / Contrarian Plays

• George Holani (RB, SEA) — Cheap contrarian back who could pop if Seattle leans multi-RB sets.

• Rams Secondary WR/TE — With Nacua and Adams drawing coverage, lesser-owned pass-catchers can surprise in touchdown or gadget usage.

Game Script & DFS Strategy

 Expected Themes

• Balanced pace with situational aggression: Early clock control and field position matter in championship games, so volume through trusted playmakers is premium — not chalky randoms.

• RB target share spikes with Charbonnet out: Seattle’s backs become more volatile but also higher upside — Walker plus Holani could create slate leverage.

• Stack smart: Pairing a Captain RB with a complementary Captain WR (or QB with one WR) tightens lineup correlation — ideal for cash and GPP builds.

Sample Captain Combos

• Captain: Nacua — Stafford, Adams

• Captain: Walker III — Darnold, JSN

• Captain: Stafford — Nacua, Arroyo (contrarian)

• Captain: Darnold — JSN, Kupp 

Final Thoughts

This Rams @ Seahawks NFC Championship Showdown is about trusting your stars and leveraging depth volatility. Lean into volume leaders and touchdown path players, but don’t sleep on inexpensive teammates who could pop in short fields or red-zone substitutions. With Seattle adjusting backfield roles and both offenses featuring premier receivers, target share — not sheer yardage — will be the DFS currency tonight.

Good luck — let’s cash those Conference Championship lineups!