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Stafford Hits Nacua With No-Look Touchdown as Rams Pull Ahead of Seahawks

The no-look throw underscored Stafford’s anticipation on a tight-window slant.

Overview

  • Early in the fourth quarter, Matthew Stafford delivered a 1-yard no-look touchdown to Puka Nacua, looking into the right flat as Nacua broke on a slant.
  • The score pushed Los Angeles to a 30-14 lead over Seattle with 13:34 remaining in the game.
  • The touchdown capped a nine-play, 85-yard drive that began with a 58-yard Stafford-to-Nacua strike to set up first-and-goal.
  • At the time of the play, Stafford was 18-of-25 for 303 yards with two touchdowns, while Nacua had six receptions for 133 yards and the score.
  • Bleacher Report and other outlets circulated the highlight, noting the risk of a no-look throw on a timing route and linking it to Stafford’s established repertoire.