Rams WR Puka Nacua doubles down on ref criticism immediately after OT loss to Seahawks

by: Nick Geddes 13 hours ago NickGeddesNews

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua publicly called out NFL referees during an internet livestream earlier this week. Immediately after Thursday’s 38-37 overtime defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua doubled down.

Just minutes after Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert for a two-point conversion to win the game, Nacua found his phone. He hit send on a tweet criticizing the officiating.

“Can you say I was wrong,” Nacua wrote in a since deleted X post. “Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol.”

Nacua was likely referring to Seattle’s game-tying score late in the fourth quarter. A 26-yard touchdown reception from tight end AJ Barner made it a 30-28 game. The Seahawks needed a two-point conversion to tie, but Darnold’s pass tipped off the helmet of Rams edge rusher Jared Verse and fell incomplete.

But upon further review, it was determined that Darnold threw a backwards pass, meaning the play was still alive. Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet happened to pick the ball up in the end zone, so it was ruled a successful conversion.

Backwards pass or no?? https://t.co/Qjzb3poQMppic.twitter.com/20FvVpDdhn

— 5 GOATs (@5GOATs_) December 19, 2025

That was a big moment in this game between NFC West foes. It directly led to the game going to overtime, where Seattle prevailed.

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