The Seattle Seahawks made a very loud, very public statement this week — inside their own building.
Seattle Times beat writer Bob Condotta shared a photo showing the Seahawks have hung a new “NFC West Champs 2025” banner inside the team’s indoor practice facility, just days before the Seahawks host another NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams, in the NFC Championship Game.
And yes, fans immediately noticed one detail.
The newest banner is bright “action green” — unlike the white division-title banners around it — turning a routine “hang the banner” moment into something that feels like a message: This season is different, and we’re not being subtle about it.
Seahawks Put Up “NFC West Champs 2025” Banner and It Stands Out
Condotta’s post showed the Seahawks’ long list of NFC West titles inside the facility, with the new 2025 banner placed among banners from previous division-winning seasons.
But the real reason the photo took off? The color choice.
Instead of matching the clean, traditional white look of the older banners, the 2025 banner pops in green, instantly drawing the eye. It’s the kind of thing that gets fans talking because it looks intentional, especially with Seattle headed into the biggest game the franchise has played in a decade.
And the timing couldn’t be better (or more pointed): the Seahawks are preparing to face the Rams with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line.
Why the Timing Feels Like a Message Before Seahawks vs. Rams
“Hang the banner” is usually a quiet offseason vibe, not a playoff-week flex.
But Seattle is doing it right now, during NFC Championship preparation, with the Rams coming to town as the latest NFC West team trying to end the Seahawks’ run.
Seattle earned the division crown, then backed it up with a 41-6 playoff blowout over the San Francisco 49ers to punch its ticket to the NFC title game.
So even if the Seahawks didn’t mean to make this a moment, it lands like one:
- Division champs (again)
- One win from the Super Bowl
- Rival Rams next
- Banner goes up now, in bright green
That’s pressure. That’s posture. And it’s exactly the kind of small thing that sticks in a rivalry week.
What It Means for the Seahawks Entering the NFC Championship Game
The NFC Championship Game is set for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Lumen Field, with 3:30 p.m. PT kickoff on FOX.
The matchup also spotlights the Seahawks’ 2025 offensive surge, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns in the regular season.
Seattle’s top playmakers have been a huge part of the rise, including wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was named PFWA Offensive Player of the Year after leading the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards.
On the other side, the Rams’ current depth chart lists Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback, and this is the kind of divisional rubber match where one mistake swings everything.
One more storyline to watch: Seattle has dealt with backfield attrition, with Zach Charbonnet out for the season (ACL), while the team has also made late-week roster activations to add depth.
Key Details to Know Before Seahawks-Rams
- Game: Rams at Seahawks, NFC Championship Game
- When: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Lumen Field
- Seahawks QB: Sam Darnold — 4,048 yards, 25 TD (regular season)
- Seahawks star: Jaxon Smith-Njigba — 1,793 receiving yards (2025)
- Road here: Seahawks advanced after a 41-6 playoff win over the 49ers
Seahawks Send Loud Message to NFL Before Rams NFC Title Game