If you look at the histories of the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, you can make an argument that the Seahawks are the stronger and more successful franchise long-term. Seattle has more overall wins (416-388), and though the Rams have more playoff wins (24-20), it is Seattle who is coming off the most recent Super Bowl title.
The tweet below from @hawkblogger breaks down some key stats between both franchises including how things have gone since Seattle formally joined the NFC West in 2002.
The numbers are close, and you can fairly make the case that either franchise has had as much or more success than the other. Especially the Seahawks.
Had the Rams beaten the Seahawks last year in the NFC Championship Game, then you could more easily make the argument that the Rams are the stronger franchise with 3 total Super Bowls to Seattle’s one.
That’s not what happened, as Seattle’s most recent Super Bowl victory tied both teams at two Super Bowls a piece. And as much success Sean McVay has had over the Seahawks in his career (11 wins to 6 losses), Mike Macdonald is 2-0 in his last two games against the Rams. Until McVay gets a win, the Seahawks have McVay and Rams’ number.
L.A. can change that narrative as soon as this year with some victories, but until the Rams beat Seattle in meaningful games, it’s fair to say the Seahawks have been the better historical franchise.
Not only is it fair, but depending who you ask, it’s true.
