sports
January 26, 2026
NFL fans torch Rams returner after muffed punt leads to crucial Seahawks touchdown
The Seattle Seahawks recovered a muffed punt in the red zone and Sam Darnold found Jake Bobo for a touchdown vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
TL;DR
- Xavier Smith of the Los Angeles Rams muffed a punt during the NFC Championship Game.
- The Seattle Seahawks recovered the muffed punt.
- The Seahawks scored a touchdown on the next play, taking a 24-13 lead.
- Smith's error drew comparisons to Kyle Williams' fumble in the 2012 NFC Championship.
- Matthew Stafford led the Rams on a subsequent touchdown drive.