Overview
- Referee Clay Martin said the flag was for continued jawing into the Rams’ bench after warnings to walk away.
- The penalty gave Los Angeles a first down, and Matthew Stafford hit Puka Nacua for a 34-yard touchdown on the next play.
- Seattle later stuffed a fourth-and-4 in the end zone and drained the clock to secure a 31-27 NFC title win.
- Woolen owned the mistake postgame and on social media, vowing no more taunting penalties and saying he must celebrate with teammates.
- The moment drew split reactions from analysts and fans over taunting enforcement, while Seahawks coaches and leaders publicly backed Woolen as he approaches free agency.