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Source: Fox News
Summary
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tariq Woolen was fined $17,398 for a taunting penalty during the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. The penalty gave the Rams a first down, leading to a score that cut the lead to one possession. The Seahawks eventually won 31-27 to advance to the Super Bowl.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Woolen’s penalty came at a critical moment, and instead of securing the win, it gave the Rams new life. LA scored on the next play to cut the lead to one possession.
Seattle’s defense held on, but the penalty made the game much closer than it could have been. Woolen’s apology came in meme form, but his teammates stood by him.
This one felt recognizable early, with the Seahawks’ defense ultimately securing the win with a fourth-down stop.
The original observation: This game was decided by a single play, and that play was a taunting penalty.
Author: Evan Null
