NFL fans torch Rams returner after muffed punt leads to crucial Seahawks touchdown During the NFC Championship Game, Rams returner Xavier Smith fumbled a punt early in the third quarter, allowing the Seahawks to recover and score a touchdown on the subsequent play. This turnover put Seattle up by 11 points. Despite the significant mistake, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led a drive that resulted in a touchdown, keeping Los Angeles in the game.

• 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.