Rams Should Be 'Sick' Watching Seahawks Win Super Bowl, Claims Analyst

ESPN's Peter Schrager believes the Rams are the team with the 'greatest regret' after the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Los Angeles Rams, who played the Seattle Seahawks well in 2025, are likely feeling regretful after watching the Seahawks dismantle the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. ESPN analyst Peter Schrager believes the Rams should be 'sick' to their stomach, knowing they had the offensive firepower to potentially beat the Seahawks in the big game.

Why it matters

The Rams' losses to the Seahawks in 2025 were close, and the Rams put up big offensive numbers against Seattle's defense. This suggests the Rams may have had a better chance of beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl than the Seahawks did. The Rams' failure to make it to the Super Bowl is now a source of regret, as they watch the Seahawks celebrate their championship.

The details

The Rams put up 457 yards on the Seahawks' defense in Week 16 and 581 yards in the NFC Championship game. However, special teams and defensive lapses ultimately cost the Rams a spot in the Super Bowl. Seeing the Seahawks' dominant performance against the Patriots has left the Rams feeling like they missed out on a golden opportunity.

  • The Rams played the Seahawks twice in 2025, losing both games.
  • The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.

The players

Matthew Stafford

The starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.

Sean McVay

The head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.

Peter Schrager

An ESPN analyst who believes the Rams should be 'sick' watching the Seahawks win the Super Bowl.

Mike Macdonald

The defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“I think the L.A. Rams wake up this morning absolutely sick. They put up 457 yards on that Seahawks defense in Week 16, they put up 581 yards in the NFC Championship. If you're Matthew Stafford, if you're Sean McVay, you wake up this morning absolutely ill, having watched that team do what they did to the Patriots and say, how did we not play in that game? I think the Rams are the team with the greatest regret right now.”

— Peter Schrager, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)

What’s next

The Rams will likely use this as motivation in the offseason and look to make another deep playoff run in 2026.

The takeaway

The Rams' inability to reach the Super Bowl despite their offensive success against the Seahawks has left them with a sense of regret, as they watch the team they beat twice in 2025 go on to win the championship. This serves as a reminder that even the most talented teams can fall short, and that every opportunity to reach the big game must be seized.