<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> just won the <strong>NFL</strong> season but some people are looking ahead to <strong>Super Bowl LXI</strong> odds already. Of course, the newly-crowned champs are atop of the list, but they are joined by a familiar foe with the same odds.</p>



<p>Sportsbooks already put out Super Bowl LXI odds and <strong>those have both the Seahawks and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a> as co-favorites to win next year’s Big Game</strong>. Not only are the Rams NFC West foes, but they were the only team that really made the Seahawks struggle during the year. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/seahawks-star-slams-rams-wr-puka-nacua-for-attacking-sam-darnold-following-super-bowl-lx-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Some Seahawks and Rams players are feuding on social media</a>.</p>



<p><strong>The Rams and Seahawks played three times this season and all of the games were barnburners. </strong>Rams won the first round by two points. Then, the Seahawks won the second game by two points. The NFC Championship Game presented with the definitive round three between both. The Seahawks won by four points in another incredible game.</p>



<h2>The Seahawks just made Vegas history in Super Bowl LX</h2>



<p><strong>The Super Bowl played between Seahawks and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> was the most unlikely</strong> <strong>Super Bowl of all time</strong>, according to various outlets. Sports Odds history analyzed that the Seahawks had 60/1 odds before the season started, while the Patriots were 80/1. It’s an unprecedented thing.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">By preseason odds, Super Bowl LX is the most unlikely Super Bowl in at least 50 years, per <a href="https://twitter.com/SOHistory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SOHistory</a>.<br><br>➡️Seahawks were 60-1 at <a href="https://twitter.com/BetMGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BetMGM</a> <br>➡️Patriots were 80-1 <br><br>First time two teams have met in the Super Bowl and both had higher than 50-1 preseason odds</p>— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFawkes22/status/2015795154079088959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Now the Seahawks go as the favorites to win it all, but not alone.</strong> Hence, if the Rams and Seahawks go into the NFC Championship Game again, it would actually prove that both teams are undeniably the best in the National Conference.</p>


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<h2>Who are below Seahawks and Rams in Super Bowl LXI odds?</h2>



<p>After both NFC juggernauts, the list is much more varied. In fact, half of the list are AFC teams. It’s also worth noting that in the top 10, <strong>there are three teams that didn’t even make the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Playoffs this season.</strong></p>



<ul><li>Seahawks +900</li><li>Rams +900</li><li>Bills +1100</li><li>Eagles +1300</li><li>Patriots +1300</li><li>Ravens +1300</li><li>Packers +1400</li><li>Lions +1400</li><li>Chargers +1500</li><li>Chiefs +1500</li></ul>

Seahawks get familiar competition as Super Bowl LXI odds are revealed following win

Seahawks get familiar competition as Super Bowl LXI odds are revealed following win - Bolavip US

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<p>After the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> won <strong>Super Bowl LX</strong>, a<strong> Sam Darnold</strong> teammate took a break from celebrating to slam rival <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> wide receiver <strong>Puka Nacua</strong>, who mocked the quarterback.</p>



<p>Ernest Jones IV, who is now a two-time Super Bowl winner, took notice that Rams wideout Puka Nacua tweeted “<em>Sam Darnold</em>” followed by laughing emojis late in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a>. <strong>Jones didn’t like this and retaliated after the game quoting Nacua’s post with a “<em>Ain’t you at home. Goofy a–.</em>“</strong> </p>



<p>It’s not the first time Jones comes out to defend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darnold</a>. After Darnold threw four picks in Week 11 against the Rams, Jones took time to defend the now-Super Bowl-winning quarterback. “<em><strong>Sam’s been balling</strong></em>,” Jones said. <em>“If we want to try to define Sam by this game, Sam’s had us in every f—— game. So for him to sit there and say, ‘That’s my fault,’ no it’s not… <strong>He’s our quarterback. We’ve got his back, and if you’ve got anything to say, quite frankly, f— you</strong></em>.”</p>



<h2>Jones himself had a great Super Bowl LX outing</h2>



<p><strong>The fact is Ernest Jones balled out against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> and he didn’t even know</strong>. Jones appeared on ESPN postgame, and when the broadcast told him he had 11 tackles, his reaction was priceless, as you can see below.</p>



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<p>Johnson played all defensive snaps, and he was fantastic all game. However, this spans throughout the year. <strong>Jones led the team with 125 total tackles and also had five interceptions</strong>, which puts him second-best in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> despite him being a linebacker. Not only that, but he led the NFL in interceptions yards with 150.</p>


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<h2>Jones is feuding with a former teammate of his</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puka Nacua</a> and Ernest Jones actually played with each other. Jones earned his first Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021 and played with Nacua in the 2023 season. <strong>Nacua led the team in receiving yards and Jones led the Rams in tackles that season</strong>. However, it seems like they are not in great terms now.</p>



<p>Jones ultimately had the last laugh in this feud. He won a Super Bowl before Nacua got to the Rams, then he left and went on to eliminate Nacua this year to <strong>eventually win the Super Bowl again.</strong></p>

Seahawks star slams Rams WR Puka Nacua for attacking Sam Darnold following Super Bowl LX win

Seahawks star slams Rams WR Puka Nacua for attacking Sam Darnold following Super Bowl LX win - Bolavip US

<p>At 37 years old, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a></strong> clinched the MVP award for his stellar performance throughout the regular season. This accolade comes as a consolation prize for the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> following their disappointing playoff exit, losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.</p>



<p>With this backdrop, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a></strong> are reportedly strategizing for next season, focusing on potential roster additions and player contract negotiations. Notably,<strong> Stafford’s contract is under consideration and may undergo changes, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport.</strong></p>



<p>“<em>He is fully healthy this offseason. But there’s still a bit of a question… He is due $41 million this year. I would be surprised, based on what I know, if Stafford played for that. There was a contract discussion last year that kept Stafford in LA. <strong>Expect another one for the Rams and a potential raise for their MVP,</strong>”</em> mentioned Rapoport during the Super Bowl pregame on <em>NFL Gameday</em>.</p>



<p>Rapoport’s insights into Stafford’s scenario come after the positive news of his MVP award, <strong>highlighting his significance to the Los Angeles franchise as the Rams aim to rebound next season.</strong></p>



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<h2>Stafford’s standout stats in 2025</h2>



<p>Stafford’s exceptional regular-season performance bolstered the Rams’ prospects of claiming the NFC title, but the Seahawks ultimately emerged victorious. <strong>Here are his standout statistics from the regular season:</strong></p>


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<ul><li>Passing Yards: 4,707</li><li>Passing Touchdowns: 46</li><li>Interceptions: 8</li><li>Completion Percentage: 65.0%</li><li>Passer Rating: 109.2</li><li>Games Played: 17</li></ul>



<p>With these impressive numbers, an adjustment in Stafford’s contract for next season seems almost inevitable. There’s considerable anticipation surrounding <strong>the Rams’ forthcoming decisions regarding Stafford and the rest of the roster for the upcoming season.</strong></p>


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Rams reportedly poised to make significant decision on Matthew Stafford following MVP award

Rams reportedly poised to make significant decision on Matthew Stafford following MVP award - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams"><strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong></a> came within reach of the Super Bowl after what looked like an accessible path, but they were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the <strong>NFL </strong>NFC Championship Game. The stellar performances from <strong>Puka Nacua</strong> and <strong>Davante Adams</strong> were not enough, yet several moments throughout the year pushed them to reach that stage. The season ultimately left both stars reflecting on growth and expectations.</p>



<p>The Rams featured two elite wide receivers in Nacua and Adams. The pairing proved nearly unstoppable during the 2025–26 campaign, giving Los Angeles <strong>one of the most productive passing attacks in the league</strong>. Once the season ended, Nacua opened up about what it meant to share the field with the veteran.</p>



<p>During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Nacua described <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams">Adams</a>’ skill set in almost mythical terms. The 24-year-old said his first practices with the 12-year veteran <strong>forced him to realize how much higher the standard truly was.</strong> Watching Adams work, he understood improvement was mandatory.</p>



<p><em>“We were in April, and I’m standing on the 40 yard line,”</em> Nacua said. <em>“I’m right behind No. 17. He is running a stop route. <strong>The ground is shaking as he stops</strong>. He is 20 yards away from me. Then boom, boom, boom, transition, out of the break, three steps, technique, sound, crisp. And it is April, <strong>and I am like, I gotta be better. I got so much to work on</strong>.”</em></p>



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<h2>The fantastic duo of Nacua and Adams</h2>



<p>The Rams’ receiver tandem was arguably the best in the league, and they helped quarterback Matthew Stafford capture his first MVP award. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua">Nacua</a> finished the regular season with <strong>129 receptions, a league high 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns</strong>. Adams, at 33, added <strong>60 catches for 789 yards</strong> and a league-leading 14 touchdowns.</p>


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<p>Los Angeles was positioned to bring both wideouts back again. <strong>Nacua became eligible for a contract extension</strong>, and many around the league expected a significant deal to come together. Adams, meanwhile, is prepared to enter the second season of his two-year, $44 million agreement with the Rams.</p>



<p>Beyond that, the Rams also received clarity about Stafford’s future. <strong>During the ceremony in which he was officially recognized as the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP</strong>, the veteran confirmed he would return for an 18th season. His announcement quieted any retirement speculation and kept Los Angeles’ championship window firmly open.</p>

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Sean McVay gives clear expectations on Rams after Matthew Stafford confirmed return next season

Rams' Puka Nacua reveals, through an anecdote, how Davante Adams motivates him to improve - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> are determined to build on their success and make another strong push in 2026. After <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a> was named the 2025 NFL MVP</strong>, the franchise rewarded its quarterback with a major move: <strong>adding a new coach</strong> to further elevate the offense.</p>



<p>On Thursday, Stafford was officially named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 season. With the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/matthew-stafford-makes-major-revelation-about-his-future-after-winning-the-2025-nfl-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">veteran quarterback making a big revelation about his future</a></strong>, the Rams are wasting no time in surrounding him with additional support on Sean McVay’s coaching staff.</p>



<p>Just one day after Stafford confirmed he would continue playing next season, <strong>Los Angeles hired Kliff Kingsbury</strong>, the former offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders. The move signals a clear <strong>commitment to strengthening the offense</strong> and maximizing <strong>Stafford’s MVP-level performance</strong>.</p>



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<h2>Will Kliff Kingsbury be the Rams’ offensive coordinator?</h2>



<p>NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Friday that Kingsbury will indeed join the Rams for the 2026 season. However, multiple reports indicate that <strong>he will not take over as the team’s offensive coordinator</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>Kingsbury’s exact role has not yet been disclosed</strong>, suggesting that he will <strong>not fill the vacancy left by Mike LaFleur</strong>. As things stand, the Rams’ search for a new offensive coordinator appears to be ongoing.</p>


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<p>The hire also reflects the <strong>long-standing connection between Kingsbury and McVay</strong>. Back in 2018, McVay reportedly attempted to bring Kingsbury onto his staff as an offensive assistant. That move never materialized, as Kingsbury instead accepted the Arizona Cardinals’ head coaching position in 2019.</p>


        

        

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Rams bring in new coach to elevate Matthew Stafford following MVP-winning season - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/matthew-stafford-makes-major-revelation-about-his-future-after-winning-the-2025-nfl-mvp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> won the MVP last night and confirmed he will be back for next season</a>. With that information well received within the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> organization, head coach <strong>Sean McVay</strong> has now set clear expectations on the team’s offseason.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McVay</a> spoke to Gary Klein of the L.A. Times. He said, <em>“That’s the start to everything, is your quarterback position. And to be able to have a guy that’s playing as good as he’s ever played —&nbsp;and it’s sustainable,” </em>McVay honestly stated. <em>“You start all over, but man, <strong>when he says he’s in, that gives you a lot of confidence and excitement of how we can move forward</strong>.”</em></p>



<p>McVay also spoke on the fact that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stafford</a> won the MVP. <em>“So, <strong>really happy for him. He’s the most humble superstar I’ve ever been around, and it’s really cool</strong>. So if we can’t be playing, this is a good consolation process.”</em> McVay is a massive fan of Stafford and feels the team can win it all with him under center.</p>



<h2>Stafford was on a whole other level this season</h2>



<p>Almost solidifying himself as a Hall of Famer by winning the MVP, the fact is that Stafford was incredibly effective in 2025. <strong>Stafford completed 65% of his passes for a league-leading 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns</strong>. He also had a 109.2 passer rating. Stafford was genuinely outstanding.</p>



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<p>Much was said about the future of Stafford. In the last offseason, Stafford suffered a serious back injury and that put him in jeopardy and his career was put into questioned. However, <strong>the fact is he not only recovered, but deliver his best season ever. </strong></p>


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<h2>McVay is going all in with expectations</h2>



<p>A <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/sean-mcvay-gets-honest-about-matthew-stafford-and-davante-adams-future-for-the-rams-after-loss-to-the-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while back, Sean McVay also said what he expected the team to do with Davante Adams</a>. One thing is for sure, <strong>McVay hates to lose</strong>. He has the Rams as a top-tier team and the fact is he might be right.</p>



<p><strong>The offense is great and experienced, while the defense is elite and young</strong>. Hence, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> should definitely be confident going back as a contender to win it all. Also, having McVay as the head coach of course helps out.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a></strong> is officially the <strong>NFL</strong> 2025 season MVP. After a stellar campaign, the quarterback managed to capture the most coveted individual award in football. However, winning it at 37 years old creates even more buzz around this accolate.</p>



<p>As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>, who is regarded as the greatest player of all time, <strong>he won two MVPs at 37 years old</strong>. Another superstar in the NFL like <strong>Aaron Rodgers won three MVP awards</strong> at the exact age that Stafford just won it.</p>



<p>The Rams quarterback beat other contenders like Patriots’ QB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a> by just five points (366-361). According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, <strong>Stafford had 24 first-place votes to Drake Maye’s 23. </strong>This would make the MVP race the closest since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-MVPs in 2003.</p>



<h2>Stafford could cement a Hall of Fame career with this award</h2>



<p>Overlooked for the first 12 seasons of his career while playing for Detroit, Stafford was always seen as talented, but not much more after that. However, once he arrived in Los Angeles, everything changed. <strong>His talent got rewarded with a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a>.</strong></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the closest vote since 2003, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rams</a> QB Matthew Stafford is the MVP over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriots</a> QB Drake Maye. <a href="https://t.co/9GOPbRM3qN">pic.twitter.com/9GOPbRM3qN</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/2019618952104862158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Stafford now has a Super Bowl and an MVP to his name</strong>. Pair that with a career 64,516 passing yards and 423 touchdowns and there is a big argument to make Stafford a first-ballot Hall of Famer.</p>


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<h2>The Rams saved Stafford’s career</h2>



<p>If it were not for the Stafford-Goff trade, <strong>Stafford would’ve likely ended his career</strong> in Detroit with no postseason success and likely a losing career record. In fact, Stafford’s career record is 120-118-1. With the Rams alone, Stafford’s record is 46-28. Hence, the Lions were really wasting the career of a now-MVP of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> will want to fulfill their <strong>Super Bowl</strong> hopes next season. To do so, they need the best talent to remain on the team. Hence, the team’s general manager will try to keep a <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> weapon on the roster in a team-friendly deal.</p>



<p><strong>Les Snead is one of the best general managers in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a></strong>. Hence, amid all the retirement rumors of Matthew Stafford, Snead is also focusing on extending All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua. <em>“It seems like, ‘OK, that’s a pretty simple contract because it’s pretty self-explanatory.. But there’s also so many variables… that go into that, that make it more complex than it would seem on the surface level… <strong>You’ve got to begin communication and begin working through it to come up with a win-win solution</strong>.”</em></p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nacua</a> was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. During his three years, he has 4,191 yards and led the NFL in receptions this season. <strong>He also led the NFL in yards per game with 107.2 and scored 10 touchdowns.</strong></p>



<h2>Nacua became one of the most unstoppable forces in the NFL</h2>



<p>Building a huge chemistry with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>, Nacua is arguably the quarterback’s best friend. <strong>His routes are super crisp, his hands are too safe</strong>, and his toughness and ability to get yards after catch are too good to ignore.  </p>



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<p><strong>Stafford had a 127.3 rating when he threw in Nacua’s direction</strong>. If Nacua is not on the Rams, the team’s stocks will crash. Hence, it’s good to see Snead is already working on closing a deal with Nacua. </p>


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<h2>Rams are coming back with a vengeance in 2026</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/sean-mcvay-gets-honest-about-matthew-stafford-and-davante-adams-future-for-the-rams-after-loss-to-the-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Head coach Sean McVay spoke about Stafford’s future</a>. The hope is the team can bring back most of the core to challenge for the Super Bowl once again. <strong>They lost the NFC Championship Game to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a></strong>, and that was a big blow for the team.</p>



<p>However, the Rams lost their offensive coordinator. On the other hand, it seems like they will be able to retain defensive coordinator Chris Shula. <strong>They lost the one they could afford to lose, as McVay is the playcaller of the team</strong> and he takes command on offense. That is a positive for the Rams coming into the 2026 season.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> are expecting to go back into next season as Super Bowl contenders. To do so, they need to keep huge names on the team and <strong>Sean McVay</strong> knows it. The head coach was brutally honest on the future of quarterback <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> and wide receiver <strong>Davante Adams</strong>.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> just signed a multi-year contract extension. However, that might not include Matthew Stafford. For the head coach,<strong><em> “I’m keeping my fingers crossed like you guys that&nbsp;he [Stafford] still wants to go play</em>,” </strong>McVay said to the Associated Press. Stafford is an MVP frontrunner, but he is also getting old and it wouldn’t be the first time rumors about Stafford’s retirement rise.</p>



<p>As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davante Adams</a>, he is under contract for 2026, but he is a veteran who might think twice on if he wants to keep playing. However, <strong>McVay told multiple reporters that he is “<em>absolutely</em>” expecting Adams to be back next season</strong>. The wideout is 33 years old.</p>



<h2>Adams and Stafford built a special chemistry</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stafford</a> threw a league-leading 46 touchdowns this season. Out of those, <strong>14 were  directed to Adams, who led the NFL in receiving scores</strong>. They built quite a duo, especially in the red zone. </p>



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<p><strong>Stafford also threw an NFL-leading 4,707 yards and 789 of them came courtesy of Davante Adams</strong>. While Adams might not be the best wideout in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> anymore, he is still a menacing figure in the league. Under McVay, he became the Rams most lethal weapon.</p>


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<h2>The Rams want to come back with a vengeance</h2>



<p>The Rams must feel like this season slipped through their hands. <strong>They were arguably the best team for about 11-to-12 weeks</strong> and yet, they weren’t able to go to the Super Bowl since they lost to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> in the NFC Championship Game. </p>



<p>Hence, next season they will be an aggressive team looking to go back to where the team thinks it should be. However, if Matthew Stafford or Davante Adams leave, <strong>that would be a huge blow to the franchise’s expectations</strong>.</p>

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Sean McVay gets honest about Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams' future for the Rams after loss to the Seahawks - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen">Josh Allen</a></strong> and the <strong>Buffalo Bills</strong> are still on the lookout for a head coach after firing Sean McDermott. Based on the latest report around the NFL, the Bills are now interested in <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> pass game coordinator <strong>Nate Scheelhaase</strong>.</p>



<p>As reported by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> insider Adam Schefter, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> have <strong>requested an interview with Scheelhaase</strong>, and the meeting will be held in the coming hours.</p>



<p>The Bills are leaving no stone unturned amid their head coaching search. After watching the success Scheelhaase had with Matthew Stafford in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Los Angeles</a>, Buffalo can only imagine <strong>what he could do for Josh Allen</strong> and the offense in Orchard Park.</p>



<h2>Scheelhaase interviewed for Browns’ job</h2>



<p>As it’s been the case several times throughout the NFL offseason, the Buffalo Bills and <strong>Cleveland Browns are pursuing the same candidates</strong> to fill their head coaching vacancies. So far, both sides have come up empty. </p>



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<p>Unfortunately for the two organizations, <strong>head coaches don’t grow on trees around Lake Erie</strong> for the Bills and Browns to simply pluck. Schefter has now reported that Scheelhaase will attend his interview with the Bills shortly after spending several hours in an in-person meeting with the Browns.</p>


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<h2>Scheelhaase’s work for the Rams</h2>



<p>Needless to say, Scheelhaase deserves much credit for his work with the Rams. Head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford receive most of the attention, but <strong>Scheelhaase has quietly done an excellent job</strong> with an offense that relied heavily on the passing game. </p>



<p>Los Angeles recorded the fifth-most pass attempts of any team during the 2025 NFL regular season. Buffalo finished 25th in that same category. Even with teams expecting the Rams to throw the pigskin, <strong>Stafford and company led the league in passing yards (4,557) and touchdowns (46)</strong>, while being tied for the second-least interceptions (8).</p>



<h2>Bills’ offensive numbers</h2>



<p>Meanwhile, Buffalo finished 25th in pass attempts. That disparity isn’t surprising, considering the <strong>Bills led the league in rushing yards per game</strong>, averaging 159.6 per outing. With a backfield featuring Allen and James Cook, the Bills’ numbers make a lot of sense.</p>



<p>Still, with an arm like Josh Allen’s commanding the offense, Buffalo could be inclined to call more plays that have the quarterback drop back to pass. If Scheelhaase indeed becomes the new head coach in Western New York, <strong>expect a different Bills attack in 2026.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> came up empty despite a strong <strong>NFL </strong>season, falling 31-27 to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a></strong> in the NFC Championship Game, where <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong>’s solid performance ultimately was not enough and was overshadowed by <strong>Cooper Kupp</strong>’s impact.</p>



<p>While Stafford was understandably frustrated by the loss, his attention immediately shifted after the final whistle. The veteran quarterback made a point of <strong>seeking out former teammate Cooper Kupp</strong>, who now suits up for the Seahawks, following the emotional defeat.</p>



<p>Once the two finally connected on the field, Stafford delivered a clear and heartfelt Super Bowl message to Kupp, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.<em><strong> “Quit making me look for you so f*g long, go win your damn Super Bowl, kid. You played great. You’re unbelievable,”</strong></em> Stafford said, offering full praise and acknowledging Kupp as a deserving winner.</p>



<h2>The shared journey of Stafford and Kupp</h2>



<p>Stafford and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cooper-kupp">Kupp</a> spent four seasons together with the Rams, <strong>forming one of the league’s most productive quarterback-wide receiver duos</strong>. Their first year together proved historic, as Kupp was named Offensive Player of the Year after leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.</p>



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<p>The duo <strong>reached the pinnacle in 2022, when they helped the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> capture a Super Bowl title</strong>. Although they stood on opposite sidelines during the NFC Championship Game, the bond between the quarterback and wide receiver remained evident long after the final snap.</p>


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<p>Now with Seattle, Kupp earned another opportunity to compete for a championship ring. While his regular season production with the Seahawks included <strong>47 receptions for 593 yards and two touchdowns</strong>, he delivered in a crucial moment against the Rams, once again showcasing his elite reliability.</p>



<h2>Stafford on his future</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Stafford</a> left everything on the field in the NFC Championship, turning in a vintage showing that reinforced his status among the league’s top quarterbacks. The <strong>37-year-old completed 22 of 35 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns</strong>, finishing the game without an interception.</p>



<p>In the aftermath, questions about retirement surfaced quickly, but Stafford declined to look too far ahead. <em>“<strong>I can’t generalize six months of my life ten minutes after a loss</strong>,”</em> he said during his postgame press conference, emphasizing appreciation for his teammates and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season they shared.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> haven’t even slept well on the NFC Championship Game loss to the <strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong>, and they are already on notice on a possible huge change in the coaching staff. <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong> could lose a key coach due to a head coach vacancy.</p>



<p>Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that both, <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-cardinals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arizona Cardinals</a> and Las Vegas Raiders, are interviewing Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur for their head coaching vacancies</strong>. Arizona, in fact, will conduct in-person interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Rapoport. </p>



<p>This would be LaFleur’s first job as a HC, if he lands one. However, he’s been under <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean McVay</a> for three seasons, in which the offense ranked top 10 in total yards and points scored twice. <strong>In fact, in 2025, the Rams ranked first in both categories.</strong></p>



<h2>Mike LaFleur has redemption in his mind</h2>



<p>While he was never a HC, <strong>LaFleur was tasked with calling plays during his time as the New York Jets OC. He was bottom 10 of the league both years</strong>. Now, the fact is LaFleur has worked for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-shanahan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyle Shanahan</a>, Sean McVay, and is the brother of Packers HC Matt LaFleur. Those are three of the best offensive minds in the game. LaFleur deserves the benefit of the doubt given those facts, and the fact that no one seems to make the Jets offense click, no matter the name.</p>



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<p>The Rams had <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/rams-matthew-stafford-reveals-what-he-told-a-teammate-after-a-botched-punt-in-nfc-championship-vs-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">awful mistakes against the Seahawks, which Stafford</a> spoke about. However, those weren’t on the offense, so LaFleur is not to blame. His main job has been to strategize games along McVay and developing the team’s prolific playbook when it comes to screen passes and swing-out routes. He also gets some playcalling action when games are during garbage time. <strong>He has a 70% success rate during his opportunities according to Turf Show Times</strong>.</p>


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<h2>Cardinals and Raiders would present a huge challenge</h2>



<p>If LaFleur decides to leave to be the HC of either the Cardinals or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a>, he would be in a dire situation. <strong>The Cardinals don’t even know if they will retain QB Kyler Murray or if they will ship him away</strong>. The Raiders don’t have an offensive line, might draft Fernando Mendoza or stick with Geno Smith, and don’t have a proper wide receiver. </p>



<p><strong>The Cardinals do offer great skill position players in wideouts Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and tight end Trey McBride</strong>. The Raiders offer the first overall pick, Ashton Jeanty as running back and tight end Brock Bowers. But that’s pretty much it offensively. Hence, LaFleur will have to really consider this decision.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Los Angeles Rams</a></strong> were defeated by the <strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong>, 31–27, in the <strong>NFL </strong>NFC Championship Game, in a contest that delivered drama from start to finish. Despite a strong performance from veteran quarterback <strong>Matthew Stafford</strong>, the result ultimately fell short for the Rams in a tightly contested matchup.</p>



<p>Following the loss, Stafford <strong>faced a wave of postgame questions regarding a potential retirement</strong>. The longtime signal-caller made it clear he was not prepared to provide a definitive answer so soon after an emotional and heartbreaking playoff exit.</p>



<p>According to a report from NBC Sports, the game turned on a pivotal muffed punt that allowed the Seahawks to reach the end zone and swing momentum. When asked about <strong>what he told returner Xavier Smith after the mistake</strong>, Stafford emphasized support and trust rather than criticism.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>I told him I loved him</strong>,”</em> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Stafford</a> said. <em>“And I do. The guy wants to go out there and make every play he possibly can, and sometimes it doesn’t happen. I’ve been in those situations. It doesn’t change how I feel about the human being, the person, the player. I love the guy, I trust him, and wish nothing but the best for him. Obviously a mistake he doesn’t want to have happen, <strong>but we had our opportunities after that to grab hold of the game and make enough plays to win</strong>. We just didn’t do it.”</em></p>



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<h2>Stafford’s performance vs Seahawks</h2>



<p>Despite throwing for <strong>374 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover</strong>, Stafford encountered a rare statistical anomaly,<strong> failing to complete any of his seven pass attempts on third or fourth down</strong>. The missed opportunities on key downs proved costly in a game decided by narrow margins.</p>


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<p>The defeat overshadowed a standout regular <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season in which <strong>Stafford led the league with 46 passing touchdowns</strong>. His leadership remained evident throughout the postseason, even as he became the first quarterback to lose a playoff game with such high yardage and no interceptions.</p>



<p>While the offense found success through wide receiver Puka Nacua, <strong>who finished with 165 receiving yards</strong>, the season ultimately ended on a broken-up fourth-down pass in the final minutes. The Rams left the field knowing the margins were thin, and the opportunities were there, but the outcome ultimately belonged to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seattle</a>.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua">Puka Nacua</a></strong> finished with 165 receiving yards against the <strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong>, but it was not enough to prevent a loss in the NFC Championship Game, something he addressed after the game while apologizing to the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> and quarterback <strong>Matthew Stafford.</strong></p>



<p>After the game, Nacua was candid about his mistakes. Arash Markazi shared video of the wide receiver’s comments on X: <em>“We had our opportunities in the red zone and<strong> I just wasn’t on the same page as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Matthew</a>.</strong> Just the opportunities that I missed,”</em> said Nacua, who did score a touchdown against the Seahawks.</p>



<p>Despite posting a strong stat line with nine receptions, Nacua remained humble after the loss and apologized to his teammates.<em> “Those moments flash by in your head and<strong> I apologize to the defense </strong>for putting them in those situations,”</em> he said.</p>



<h2>Nacua’s second-best playoff game</h2>



<p>Even while admitting he was not fully in sync with Stafford, Nacua’s performance in the NFC Championship Game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seahawks</a> marked<strong> the second-best playoff game of his career</strong> in terms of receiving yards. His top outing remains the Jan. 14, 2024 game against the Lions, when he recorded<strong> 181 receiving yards on nine catches </strong>with one touchdown.</p>



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Puka Nacua: “We had our opportunities in the red zone and I just wasn’t on the same page as Matthew, Just the opportunities that I missed. Those moments flash by in your head and I apologize to the defense for putting them in those situations.” <a href="https://t.co/MvryN20G6h">pic.twitter.com/MvryN20G6h</a></p>— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/2015670735394734515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote></div> 



<p>The 165-yard performance against Seattle surpassed his <strong>111 receiving yards against the Panthers on Jan. 10, 2026.</strong> In that game at Carolina, Nacua caught 10 passes, which remains the highest reception total of his playoff career.</p>


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<p>Nacua has one year remaining on his contract with the Rams for next season, <strong>with an estimated salary of $5.8 million</strong>, according to Spotrac. A significant contract extension is expected after he posted more than <strong>2,000 receiving yards in a single season,</strong> including the playoffs, a feat previously accomplished by Cooper Kupp.</p>



<p><em>“For the Los Angeles Rams, Puka Nacua coming off a breakout season, another one, 1,700 yards, <strong>due for a massive contract extension</strong> that could make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL,” Ian Rapoport said on Jan. 25 on NFL GameDay.</em></p>

Puka Nacua sends a clear message to Matthew Stafford, Rams after playoff loss to Seahawks - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a></strong> and the <strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong> put on an <strong>NFL </strong>season for the ages in 2025. However, falling in the NFC Championship to the <strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong> meant the journey has now reached its final station. More importantly, as fans wonder if Stafford is retiring, on <em>Bolavip </em>we take a look at the quarterback’s contract.</p>



<p>Despite the heartbreaking 31-27 loss at Lumen Field to the Seahawks, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> quarterback <strong>Matthew Stafford has shown no signs of retiring</strong> after the 2025 NFL season. If anything, the star QB has made his plans for the future clear, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/rams-matthew-stafford-addresses-retirement-plans-ahead-of-the-2026-27-nfl-season">Stafford addressed his retirement plans ahead of the 2026 season</a>. Much can change during the offseason, but as it stands, Los Angeles expects its future Hall of Fame quarterback to return for the 2026 campaign.</p>



<p>Stafford is coming off a one-of-a-kind season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. At 37 years old, he registered his fourth-best year in total passing yards, throwing for 4,707 yards in 2025. Moreover, the University of Georgia alum recorded a career-high TD-to-INT ratio, putting together an astounding <strong>46 touchdown passes with just eight interceptions. </strong></p>



<p>Last but not least, Stafford set an NFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception, dethroning Tom Brady with 28 straight TD throws without a pick. Watching the Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8 will definitely hurt, but it won’t take anything away from Stafford’s incredible year, which could still be capped off with an MVP award.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/25165421/matthewstafford-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-568625"></figure><figcaption>Matthew Stafford after a game at SoFi Stadium</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Stafford’s contract</h2>



<p>As reported by <em><a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-matthew-stafford-finalize-contract-terms-qb-to-earn-44-million-for-2025-season#:~:text=Matthew%20Stafford&apos;s%20new%20contract,another%20$40%20million%2C%20per%20Rapoport.">NFL.com</a></em> before the season, Stafford <strong>signed a two-year, $84 million extension</strong> with the Rams. Thus, the veteran signal-caller is under contract in the City of Angels through the 2026 NFL season. However, Los Angeles knows Stafford is essentially on a year-to-year status, as the former first overall selection in the 2009 Draft may call it a career at any given moment. </p>


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<p>With such tremendous numbers and accomplishments, along with a multimillion-dollar check waiting for him, it’s hard to imagine Stafford retiring after this season—even if the loss to Seattle in the NFC Championship still stings. </p>



<p>If anything, the Rams want Stafford to extend his stay in Los Angeles even longer. That was made clear by Sean McVay’s comments in the offseason, when he admitted <strong>he hopes Stafford gives the franchise a couple more years.</strong></p>

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