Final / OT · Kickoff
2018 Postseason · Conference championship · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 26–23 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in overtime in the NFC Championship Game of the 2018 playoffs on January 20, 2019. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of the 2018 playoffs to need overtime.
The Rams went 13–3 in the regular season and the Saints went 13–3. The Rams had already beaten the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional round. The Rams’ run ended in the Super Bowl LIII, a 13–3 loss to the New England Patriots. The loss ended the Saints’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 45–35 on November 4, 2018. When they met again, the Los Angeles Rams won 27–9 on September 15, 2019.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Rams lead the series 10–8 after meeting No. 18 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Buffalo heads to Los Angeles for Monday night thin at receiver after Palmer hurt his shoulder in practice, and rookie Skyler Bell is set for his NFL debut.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
