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Riq Woolen’s Taunting Flag on 4th-and-12 Sets Up Puka Nacua TD in NFC Championship

Seconds after dropping an interception, the cornerback’s penalty flipped a likely punt into a scoring chance that tightened Seattle’s lead.

Overview

  • With Seattle leading 31-20 in the third quarter, Woolen dropped a clear interception that would have forced a Rams punt.
  • Facing 4th-and-12, he was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting, awarding Los Angeles 15 yards and a first down.
  • On the next snap, Matthew Stafford connected with Puka Nacua for a 34-yard touchdown to make it 31-27.
  • Game broadcasts highlighted that the drop and penalty occurred just seconds before the score, with the swing timed at about seven seconds.
  • Fox cameras showed Seahawks defenders arguing on the sideline afterward, as reports noted Woolen’s contrast from his rookie Pro Bowl form.