The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl, and a pivotal fourth down stop in the red zone against the Rams helped punch their ticket. But that play didn’t just seal the NFC crown - it sparked a war of words between Seattle’s DeMarcus Lawrence and Rams head coach Sean McVay.
McVay, never one to shy away from dissecting a play, called the stop a “fortuitous bust,” suggesting the Seahawks got lucky on a blown assignment. Lawrence wasn’t having it.
“Fortuitous… what did he say? Fortuitous bust?”
Lawrence said Thursday, cracking a smile. “Yeah, man, I’ll take it.
I’ll take it all day. It was definitely understanding the type of scheme that he runs.”
Translation: it wasn’t luck - it was film study, preparation, and execution. Lawrence, who’s been a force since arriving in Seattle, disguised his positioning on the line and then dropped into coverage.
That wrinkle threw off Matthew Stafford and stalled a critical Rams drive. It was a savvy, veteran move that flipped the game - and the conference - in Seattle’s favor.
For Lawrence, this moment is more than just a highlight-reel play. It’s validation. After a high-profile departure from Dallas, where he spent the bulk of his career, Lawrence raised eyebrows with a comment that still echoes months later.
“Dallas is my home, made my home there, my family lives there,” he said back in March. “I know for sure I'm not gonna win a Super Bowl there.
So, yeah. We here.”
#Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence after signing in Seattle in March: “Dallas is my home… But I know for sure I’m not gonna win a Super Bowl there.”
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 26, 2026
Lawrence is now going to the Super Bowl.pic.twitter.com/v6j9MoGsHD
Now, with Seattle prepping for the big game on February 8, Lawrence is living that reality. Meanwhile, his former team is watching from home.
That comment didn’t sit well with Micah Parsons, who didn’t hold back in his response. The former Cowboys star called Lawrence’s remarks “clown s-” and chalked it up to bitterness and rejection. Lawrence, never one to back down, fired right back, accusing Parsons of spending more time on Twitter than on winning.
The back-and-forth adds a little extra juice to an already compelling Super Bowl storyline. But Lawrence isn’t just talking - he’s producing. The veteran edge rusher earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection this season, and his knack for turning defense into offense - including two fumble return touchdowns - has made him a game-changer in Seattle’s playoff run.
Now, he’ll suit up in all-navy as the Seahawks prepare to take on the Patriots at Levi’s Stadium. And you can bet Seattle hasn’t forgotten the heartbreak of Super Bowl XLIX. This time, they’re looking to write a different ending - and DeMarcus Lawrence is right in the middle of it.