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Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl After Key Recovery

1/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dareke Young recovered a muffed punt by Xavier Smith in NFC Championship Game, setting up a 17-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Jake Bobo.
The sequence gave Seattle a 24-13 lead.
Young acknowledged his mistake but capitalized on the second chance.
Jake Bobo, who had limited receptions this season, expressed appreciation for opportunity.
The Seahawks won 31-27 and will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

History

Historical Context

The 2023 NFC Championship Game echoed the 1972 Miami Dolphins' perfect season, where the Dolphins, coached by Don Shula, achieved a 14-0 record. The Seahawks' victory, marked by Dareke Young's crucial recovery of a muffed punt, secured their Super Bowl berth and underscored the importance of capitalizing on opponents' mistakes, a recurring theme in NFL history.

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Story summary

Dareke Young recovered a muffed punt by Xavier Smith in NFC Championship Game, setting up a 17-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Jake Bobo.
The sequence gave Seattle a 24-13 lead.
Young acknowledged his mistake but capitalized on the second chance.
Jake Bobo, who had limited receptions this season, expressed appreciation for opportunity.
The Seahawks won 31-27 and will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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