The Seattle Seahawks essentially clinched the NFC Championship Game victory over the Los Angeles Rams on a key fourth down play. Leading 31-27 with under five minutes remaining, the Rams faced a key 4th-on-4 from the Seahawks’ 6-yard line. DeMarcus Lawrence picked up Matthew Stafford’s first read, RB Kyren Williams, forcing Stafford to look elsewhere.
Stafford’s pass fell incomplete. The Rams didn’t touch the football again until there were 25 seconds remaining with no chance at making a comeback. McVay called it a “fortuitous bust” that allowed Seattle to stop the Rams on fourth-and-4, referring to Lawrence’s heads-up decision to drop into coverage.
Lawrence did not agree with McVay’s assessment. “The back [Kyren Williams] flared out so fast, I knew it was a funky look,” Lawrence said in response. “I used my Law Logic [instincts] to help out [in coverage]. I understand the scheme he ]McVay] runs and I didn’t feel threatened by Matt Stafford running the ball. Why not drop in coverage?”
Lawrence’s instincts helped the Seahawks clinch a spot in Super Bowl LX. Attention now shifts to preparing for the New England Patriots and the right to play for a Lombardi. Hopefully Lawrence’s instincts lead to another game-winning play.
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