NFC Championship Game: Former Saints competing in Seahawks vs. Rams

Jan. 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m. CT

Between offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and star returns specialist Rashid Shaheed, some of the former New Orleans Saints players and coaches who joined the Seattle Seahawks made them a Super Bowl contender. But they’ve got to get past the division-rival Los Angeles Rams first. If the Seahawks advance, this year’s Super Bowl would have a lot of New Orleans connections. That isn’t the case for the Rams. But that’s to be expected given L.A.’s controversial playoff history with the Saints.

Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. CT/6:30 p.m. ET, and the NFC Championship Game will be broadcast on Fox. You can stream it on Fubo (try it free).

Los Angeles RamsAug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jack Heflin (93) grabs the jersey of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesDL Jack Heflin (practice squad)Seattle SeahawksDec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) celebrates with fullback Brady Russell (38) after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn ImagesWR Rashid ShaheedRB Cam Akers (practice squad)CB Shemar Jean-Charles (practice squad)RB Velus Jones Jr. (practice squad)OL Shane Lemieux (practice squad/injured)Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.

Coaches

OC Klint KubiakOL coach John BentonRun game coordinator Rick DennisonQB coach Andrew Janocko

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