The Seahawks are heading to Super Bowl LX, and they didn’t just punch their ticket-they kicked the door down. Seattle’s 34-24 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship was a statement, and at the center of it all was offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, dialing up plays like a man on a mission.
Kubiak’s offense didn’t just beat a top-10 defense-it carved it up. Against a Rams unit that ranked 10th in points allowed this season, the Seahawks lit up the scoreboard with a balanced, explosive attack that showcased Kubiak’s creativity and adaptability.
Former backup quarterback Sam Darnold, now playing the best football of his career, threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, completing passes with confidence and precision. He didn’t turn the ball over once.
Darnold’s favorite target? Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who continues to blossom into a true No. 1 receiver.
The second-year wideout hauled in 10 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown, consistently finding soft spots in the Rams’ coverage and turning short gains into big plays. It was a breakout performance on the biggest stage of his young career, and it didn’t happen by accident-Kubiak schemed him open all night.
Seattle’s offense wasn’t one-dimensional either. Even against a Rams defense that allowed the fewest rushing touchdowns in the league this season, Kenneth Walker found the end zone and added 62 tough yards on the ground. The Seahawks kept the Rams guessing, mixing in run-pass options, misdirection, and well-timed deep shots that kept the defense on its heels.
This is the kind of offensive performance that turns heads-and not just in Seattle.
Kubiak had been in the mix for several head coaching vacancies this offseason, including an interview with the Atlanta Falcons. But when the Falcons made their decision, they went with Kevin Stefanski, the former Browns head coach. Now, with Kubiak calling a masterpiece in the NFC title game, it’s fair to wonder if Atlanta might have missed out on something special.
Let’s be clear: Stefanski is no slouch. He’s a former Coach of the Year who led a carousel of quarterbacks to a playoff berth in 2023, including Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson, P.J.
Walker, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. That season, the Browns finished 10th in points scored-impressive given the circumstances.
And back in 2019, as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator, Stefanski helped Minnesota finish 8th in scoring.
But Stefanski has yet to lead a truly elite offense. That’s where Kubiak’s recent résumé stands out.
In 2025, Kubiak took a Seahawks offense that had been middling and turned it into one of the most dangerous units in the league. Seattle finished 8th in total yards and 3rd in scoring-this just one year after Kubiak was let go by the Saints. He didn’t just bounce back; he elevated.
For Falcons fans, it’s tough not to think about what could’ve been. Atlanta has the pieces-Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts form a young, dynamic core that most offensive minds would love to work with.
But under Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson in 2025, the Falcons finished 24th in points and 14th in yards. The flashes were there, but consistency wasn’t.
That’s what makes Kubiak’s rise in Seattle so compelling. He took a quarterback most had written off, built an offense around his strengths, and turned a good group of skill players into a great one. It’s the kind of turnaround Atlanta has been chasing for years.
Now, the Falcons will look to Stefanski to unlock their offense in 2026. If he can replicate the magic he worked in Cleveland-especially with a more stable quarterback situation and a higher ceiling of talent-then maybe all this second-guessing will fade away. But if the Falcons continue to sputter while Kubiak keeps cooking in Seattle, it’s going to be a tough pill to swallow.
For now, Kubiak is headed to the Super Bowl. And if Sunday night was any indication, he’s not done proving people wrong.