In the United States, during the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams, defensive back Tariq Woolen made a critical error that would cost him financially. With less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter and Seattle holding a solid 11-point lead, Woolen taunted the Rams' bench while backpedaling after a stopped play. His actions, which were viewed as foolish, led to a taunting penalty that gave the Rams an automatic first down, preventing a potential punt and allowing the Rams to score shortly thereafter, consequently tightening the score to just one possession.