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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
Welcome back to the Richard Sherman Podcast and what a gang. What a win by the Seattle Seahawks. But a back and forth battle in Seattle. The crowd was roaring, it was chaotic, it was exciting. You. You really didn't know who was going to finish this game. Some crazy plays, the two point conversion. I, I really have never seen anything like that in my life. But good job for the Seattle Seahawks. Everything went their way down the stretch and I, I mean, honestly, what a game for Matthew Stafford. He, he, he looked like he probably solidified himself as the MVP of the National Football League with this game. 457 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, which gives him 40 touchdowns and only five interceptions on the season. If the season was over today. I think he's the MVP. I think he has around 4,200 yards. It's been a masterful performance by him. Puka Nakua, 12 catches for 225 yards, two touchdowns. Really clutch performance down the stretch. Clutch touchdown in overtime on a dig, catch and run that, that scored and gave the Rams the lead. This was a cool game. This was a cool game and it had everything. It had lead changes. It had drama before, during, and after the game. I, I guess we'll start with the Puka Nakua stuff. I don't know. I don't know. Obviously you can't do the things that he did. Um, he apologized, the Rams apologized, everybody apologized for, for what he did, but I think he just got baited into something. You know, just being ignorant to it. He, he's thinking, he's just having fun on the stream. He's not the, the guy wants you to do something you probably shouldn't be doing, obviously. And, and, and it cost him and it cost him and he cost him a lot of bad press and then some stuff with his brother. But for him to have all those distractions and play the way he did was Incredible. I'm sure he's going to have many more questions to answer this week, but the story of the game for me was Sam Darnold. Sam Darnold, this, this, this cloud over his head about the Rams and, and him not being able to beat him. Him struggling with the four interceptions the last game and then struggling with multiple interceptions this game that obviously to the viewers reinforced what you thought was going to happen. And I'm sure to him kind of, kind of was the worst fears coming true. And I don't think people understand how difficult it is to be in the midst of a game, in the midst of the biggest game of your life. And that, that was far and away, I think, the biggest game of Sam Darnold's life, you could say the playoffs last year, but this was a game on a new team trying to establish a new identity on the biggest day on a big stage against a division opponent, a really good team. And he answered the bail. He answered the bail to be able to execute in the fourth quarter. He was 86% completion percentage in the fourth quarter. 157 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. 104.5 passer rating. The fourth quarter and overtime. I mean, that's incredible. That's clutch. And that final overtime drive where they're, they're, they're down 7, you could say, you could say. I, I would, I would assume there were a lot of skeptics. There are a lot of people skeptical about whether he could get it done, whether he would execute and ensure this team did everything they could. The Seattle Seahawks did everything they could to keep him in this game, to keep this team competitive while he was struggling. And Rasheed Shahid deserves a ton of credit. I'm sure he'll, he'll have all pro considerations, Pro bowl considerations because of the impact that he's had in such a limited time in Seattle. He's come in and made huge plays back to back games with the return touchdown, a punt return touchdown this game, a kick return touchdown in Atlanta in a huge, huge in the round run that, that helps set up another, more points for the Seattle Seahawks in this game. But for Sam Darnold to, to, to go into this situation and execute the way he did to, to stand in the pocket and deliver a dime, a strike to Jackson, Smith and Jigba, who also didn't. He didn't have a catch in the first half. He didn't have a catch in the first half, but ends this game with eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown breaks the franchise record with 101 receptions on the year. Congratulations to you, JSN. You deserve it.
Richard Sherman
Ready or not is the tactical first person shooter where you take command of a SWAT team and every decision matters. I reunited with my Legion of Boom teammates Cam Chancellor, Cliff Averill, Michael Bennett and Walter Thurman to go through real SWAT training and see why over 13 million players are into this game. Watch our training now at Richard Sherman Podcast YouTube channel. This isn't mindless running gun. The game demands elite teamwork and sharp strategic thinking. Just like what the Legion of Boom brought to the field every single game. Try the limited time free trial on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Play now and feel the weight of the badge.
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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
All.
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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
Mmm.
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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
This just feels like a special team on a night where the defense didn't play to to the standard they're capable of, which happens sometimes in these seasons. You run into situations where you know it's a like opponent, the A division opponent that knows you and the Rams executed. You ran into an MVP candidate playing like an MVP candidate. You ran into one of the best receivers in the National Football League playing like one of the best receivers in the National Football League. And they caught him in a few coverages. But again, that's a, that's a, that's a number one receiver. A guy, a guy who, who, if you watch the tape, Seattle tried to do everything to stop Pookinaku without Devonte Adams. They bracketed him, they clouded him, they doubled him, they, they did everything. He just found away and the and the rams and Sean McVeigh found a way to get him open. But Cooper cup had a had a really, really tough fumble before the Half that cost the Seattle Seahawks points. And, and, and you know in a game like that, when you, when you have something that happens to you like that again, just like Sam Darnold, it messes with your mind and you don't have the time to think about it and sulk on it and like, hey, I'm going to go practice and fix this and be better in the moment. It sucks. It sucks bad. And for him to be able to push that away, get rid of that and again execute a critical catch in the fourth quarter with a toe tap, toe drag swag was, it was phenomenal to see so many plays made. K9 having one of his best games of the season. 11 carries for 101 yards, including a 55 yard TD right after half this was showed a complete Seattle Seahawks team. And, and even though the defense struggled during this game, they had three straight three and outs before overtime. That was critical. That gave them a chance, that gave Sam Darnold and this offense a chance to be able to do what they did at the end of the game. Go down, scored a game tying touchdown, or the game, whatever you want to call it, the game winning touchdown is what it amounted to. And they had to go for two. They didn't have a choice, they had to go for two. Because if they didn't go for two, you're leaving your destiny in the hands of the Rams. And whether they want to run the clock out and take the tie because they have the tiebreaker with the win in LA, or if you want to go for two and go for the gusto and Mike McDonald made a great decision, went for two. Sam Darnold executed to play and I would say he exercised some demons. Does this eliminate everything that happened in the past? No, by no means it doesn't. But it gives this team, this coaching staff, this city, these fans confidence that he can execute down the stretch. And it gives Sam Darnold confidence that he can execute down the stretch against a really good team, a team you struggled against. You can go back and watch this film and feel good that hey, I made some mistakes but I did not let it deter me. I did not let it change the way I played. And he made huge plays, he made big throws, he was accurate with the football, he made good decisions. They were three for three on two point conversions in this game. Three for three for the first time. And I think five years was the stat that was the difference in a game as well. This NFC west is crazy. I mean I thought it would come down, I said it I said it, and you can't. You guys can say I didn't. I literally, literally said before this season started in my predictions that this division will come down to the last game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers. And guess what? If both teams win their next game, that's exactly what's going to happen. It's going to come down to the Seattle Seahawks and The San Francisco 49ers in Levi's Stadium for all the marbles and likely the 1 seed. If you're the San Francisco 49ers, you got to feel fantastic about that. Cal Shanahan. If it wasn't for Grable, he'd be walking away with coach of the year, and it wouldn't even be close right now. But the 49ers got to get past, get past Philip Rivers and the Colts, which is something I never thought I wouldn't, thought I would say this season. But the Rams have pretty, pretty easy schedule, so. And they're not a limit. They're not out of it. If the Seahawks slip up against Carolina Panthers or then a lot of things could change. You know, a lot of things could change, and that could put the Rams back in the mix to win this division. So, you know, it's not all lost for them. But I think these two teams will see each other again in the playoffs, regardless of who wins the division. I think it's, it's so weird because records don't matter when it comes to seating, and I think that needs to change, and I hope they do change that at some point. But one of these teams will be the one seed. The other will be either the five or six seed, depending on how it goes.
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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
And if the five or six seed beats the three and four seed, then the one seed gets the, the highest seed left. I mean, the lowest seed left. I mean, which would be the sixth seed or the fifth seed, et cetera, which would be these teams. So I don't think they'll be an NFC Championship game. I think they might end up meeting in the divisional just because the way the seeding works. But do not be surprised this year if these lower seeds are really competitive. If these, if you see multiple low seeds in the NFC Championship Game, that would not, Would not change. I mean, would not surprise me at all. I can't believe it. I really can't believe it. I mean, if you're Sean McVeigh and somebody told you that Matthew Stafford's going to throw for 457, three touchdowns, no interceptions. If he told somebody told you that. Even after everything, after the playing delay, after all the controversy, all the issues before the game, Puka Nicole was going to have 12 catches for 225 yards and multiple touchdowns. I think you say, oh, I feel really good about this. We win this game running away. And they didn't. And for all the Seahawks, Seahawks fans that left this game thinking it was over when they were down 16, shame on you. Shame on you. You don't leave the game. You keep believing. Because that environment was incredible. The fans were on the edge of their seats. They were screaming, they were yelling. I've never seen it from that side. I've never seen. I've seen it. I've experienced these kind of games from the field and understand how this fan base gets into it. The twelves go crazy, how electric it could be, but I've never watched it as a fan. Man, that was fun. That was fun. It feels like it gives you a heart attack, but it was a good time. It was a good time. It's a good time when they find a way to pull it out. But again, this was a great game that showcased so many positive things about both teams. Um, so many great things about just sticking with it and staying the course. Um, I think it's great for Sam Darnold. It's great for the Seattle Seahawks team. It's a championship mindset. It gives you confidence as a team that, hey, even when things don't go well, even when things don't go perfectly, you can get it done. Even when you don't play your best football, if you stay together and lean on one another. The special teams made plays in this game that the defense made plays when they had to. Sam Darnold and the offense made plays when they had to. Even through all the mistakes, they got it done. And I wish I had the numbers and the percentages of games where a team got out yarded, lost the turnover battle, lost the time of possession battle, and still won like it's. It couldn't happen often. They lost the total plays battle. The Rams had 88 total plays on offense. The Seahawks, I think, had 63 or 66. Wow. I mean, unprobable win. Huge win for the Seattle Seahawks. Oh, if they can keep this up and continue, I can't wait to watch this next game. They get to sit back and relax and enjoy Christmas and see what happens with the rest of the league. But, oh, if you're a Seattle Seahawks fan, you got to be feeling good. And I know you guys There were so many people, including Seahawks fans, in my mentions about my power rankings. Looks like I got it right, guys. Right? Looks like I figured it out. Look like I had it pegged exactly as it should have been. The Seahawks are two, The Rams were three. Maybe I know something, maybe I don't. But it feels like I know something and I got it right. So don't come on my mention saying, oh, well, you got it wrong. Switch these teams. Switch this team. Switch this team. I know the game. I know what I'm doing. Thank you, though. I appreciate your feedback. This was. This was a huge game. I can't remember. I can remember a big comeback like this in Century Link for us, or I guess Lumen for. For them. Multiple. In that super bowl season. We had the Buccaneers game. We had to come back. We had an NFC championship game, both NFC championship games. We had to come back against Aaron Rodgers, but to come back from 16. 16. Yeah, 16. We had to come back from 16. In the NFC championship game against the packers, we came back from 16 points. Only gave up. It was 16 nothing at the half. Only gave up 3 points. 3 more points after the half, and we won that game. We found a way to win that game, and it was improbable. Onside kick fake. Field goal touchdown. Marshawn Lynch. A heavy dose of Marshawn Lynch. Oh, man. Seahawks fans, enjoy this one. And I mean, if you're a 49ers fan, you probably enjoyed it, too, because the only. The only path to the number one seed for the San Francisco 49ers, they did not control their own destiny was if the Seattle Seahawks won. And the Seattle Seahawks Winning gives the 49ers control of their own destiny. If they went out there to one seed, if the Seattle Seahawks went out there to one seed, and we all get to witness it, and it's going to be electric. I can't wait. As always, I appreciate you guys joining me. You could be anywhere in the world, but you're here with me and I surely do appreciate it. We'll see you next time. This was a great win, Seahawks fans. Enjoy yourselves. Go Hawks. That's big time. And everybody else, we'll see you this weekend and see how these games go. Hit that sub button if you're new.
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Ready or not is the tactical first person shooter where you take command of a SWAT team and every decision matters. I reunited with my legion of boom teammates, Cam Chancellor, Cliff Favrell, Michael Bennett and Walter Thurman to go through real SWAT training and see why over 13 million players are into this game. Watch our training now at Richard Sherman Podcast YouTube channel. This isn't mindless running gun. The game demands elite teamwork and and sharp strategic thinking. Just like what the legion of Boom brought to the field every single game. Try the limited time free trial on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Play now and feel the weight of the badge.
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Richard Sherman (Podcast Commentary)
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Episode: Richard Sherman Podcast - Rams-Seahawks REACTION: Sam Darnold comeback win vs Stafford & Puka Nacua on TNF
Date: December 20, 2025
Host: Richard Sherman (The Volume/iHeartPodcasts)
Richard Sherman recaps an electrifying Thursday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. The episode focuses on the dramatic comeback win by the Seahawks, featuring strong analysis of quarterback performances (especially Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford), standout receiving by Puka Nacua, and critical game moments. Sherman emphasizes the resilience both on display during the game and needed for the playoff race in the NFC West, tying in personal experience and NFL playoff implications.
Matthew Stafford (Rams):
Puka Nacua (Rams):
Sam Darnold (Seahawks):
JSN (Jackson Smith-Njigba, Seahawks):
Special Teams & Other Standouts:
The playoff race is “crazy.” Sherman foreshadowed the division could come down to the final Seahawks vs. 49ers game, which is now likely.
Records don’t always reflect seedings—he advocates for NFL playoff seeding change ([13:15]-[18:50]).
“Do not be surprised this year if these lower seeds are really competitive. If you see multiple low seeds in the NFC Championship Game, that would not surprise me at all.”
– Sherman, [18:50]
For 49ers fans: “The only path to the number one seed for the San Francisco 49ers… was if the Seattle Seahawks won. And the Seahawks Winning gives the 49ers control of their own destiny.”
– [18:50]
“This was a cool game and it had everything. It had lead changes. It had drama before, during, and after the game.”
– Richard Sherman, [03:51]
“I would say [Sam Darnold] exercised some demons. Does this eliminate everything that happened in the past? No, by no means it doesn’t. But it gives this team, this coaching staff, this city, these fans confidence.”
– [13:15]
“You can go back and watch this film and feel good that hey, I made some mistakes but I did not let it deter me.”
– [13:15]
“Shame on you. You don’t leave the game. You keep believing. Because that environment was incredible.”
– Sherman, to Seahawks fans, [18:50]
“The special teams made plays… the defense made plays when they had to. Sam Darnold and the offense made plays when they had to. Even through all the mistakes, they got it done.”
– [18:50]
“If you’re a Seahawks fan, you got to be feeling good…Looks like I got it right, guys. Right? Looks like I figured it out.”
– [18:50]
Sherman’s breakdown blends sharp football analysis with direct emotional commentary, calling the game “one of the best of the year.” He highlights the importance of resilience, both for players and fans, in the NFL’s most dramatic division races. The episode serves as both a detailed debrief of a wild Thursday Night Football clash and an insider’s preview of what’s to come in the NFC playoff picture.
“Go Hawks. That’s big time. And everybody else, we’ll see you this weekend and see how these games go.”
– Richard Sherman, [18:50]
For the full experience and more in-depth analysis from Sherman, tune into the episode and follow the podcast for future playoff breakdowns.