It’s been a disastrous second half for Seattle’s Riq Woolen, whose taunting penalty in opposition to the Rams gave Los Angeles one other likelihood within the NFC Championship recreation.
After forcing a fourth-and-12 when he broke up a cross from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua, Woolen adopted it by strolling towards the Rams sideline and yelling at Stafford, resulting in the pricey taunting penalty nicely after the play was accomplished.
The Rams received 15 yards and a primary down, and on the following play Stafford discovered Nacua for a 34-yard landing cross — and Woolen was overwhelmed by Nacua on the play, which helped Los Angeles lower Seattle’s result in 31-27.
So when it appeared Seattle had the sport nicely in management with an 11-point lead and the momentum, Woolen helped hold the Rams within the back-and-forth recreation.
