The Los Angeles Rams will have their franchise leader in sacks in the building this Sunday night. The team announced that franchise icon Aaron Donald will be in attendance to view the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks. Donald, widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, will be cheering for his former team as they compete for a spot in the Super Bowl.

“Got the G.O.A.T. in attendance,” read the official post on the franchise X account. 

That is not all. The franchise icon is set to be the Rams’ honorary captain for the game, as per reports. Having recently posted a motivational message for his team on Instagram, it now looks like he’s all set to be there for LA as they travel to Seattle.

This visit has become somewhat of a postseason tradition for Donald. Last year, he traveled to Arizona to watch the Rams defeat the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round. This weekend, he will once again be on the sidelines, watching the Rams take on one of their biggest division rivals.

Having Donald in the audience will be a great motivation factor for the team, as he knows exactly what it takes to succeed in the high-pressure moments the Rams are facing today. Over his incredible 10-year career, he played in two NFC Championship games and won both, leading his team to the Super Bowl twice. 

Even though he has stepped away from the field, his influence on the team remains as strong as ever. He stays involved by mentoring current players with coaching advice and frequently attending team practices and games. 

Heading into this weekend’s massive showdown in Seattle, Donald made his support clear by posting a motivational message on his social media handle to rally the team for their biggest challenge of the season.

“1 game away from the big game, fellas. Go get it done. You work to play in games like this,” he wrote on his Instagram account.

With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the presence of a team legend like Donald is sure to give the players and fans an extra boost of energy.

As Rams HC Sean McVay turns 40, he once again aims his team to another postseason victory 

Sean McVay is on the verge of making NFL history as he leads the Los Angeles Rams into the NFC Championship Game this Sunday, January 25, 2026. Since taking over as head coach in 2017, McVay has transformed the franchise, reaching two Super Bowls and winning one. Now, he is just one victory away from returning to the biggest stage in sports.

Standing in his way are the conference’s top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, setting the stage for a high-stakes divisional showdown at Lumen Field.

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The timing of this game is particularly special as McVay celebrated his 40th birthday on Saturday, just one day before the kickoff. ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted earlier this month that McVay already holds 10 postseason wins, the most by any coach in NFL history under the age of 40. 

“At age 39, Rams HC Sean McVay now has 10 postseason wins, double the number of postseason wins of any NFL coach under the age of 40,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X on January 19. He also added, “ John Madden, Jon Gruden, Mike Tomlin, and Zac Taylor each had five postseason wins before they turned 40.McVay turns 40 on Saturday, one day before the NFC championship game.”

Despite his age, McVay has become a symbol of stability in a league known for constant turnover. He currently ranks as the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL, trailing only Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs. McVay recently remarked on how “wild” it feels to have this level of seniority, noting that he appreciates the rare opportunity to lead the same team for nine consecutive years.

The atmosphere for Sunday’s game will be electric, the Rams are looking to capitalize on McVay’s postseason experience, and the motivation of having the “G.O.A.T.” in the building. All that remains to be seen is whether the team emerges victorious or not.