Commanders WR Stefon Diggs Breaks Silence on Crucial Late-Game Penalty
Washington Commanders veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs cost his team 15 yards after scoring a touchdown in Week 1.
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs of the Washington Commanders faced criticism after his celebration following a touchdown in Sunday's Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Diggs caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels, jumped onto the goal post, and broke the end zone, resulting in an unsportsmanlike penalty call that lost the Commanders crucial 15 yards.
Head coach Dan Quinn expressed disappointment, stating that Washington would have gone for a two-point conversion if not for the penalty, and instead settled for an extra point, cutting the Eagles' lead to 17-16. Philadelphia ultimately secured a 24-22 victory. Diggs admitted his mistake, acknowledging that he forgot the unwritten rules of the game, saying, "Back in the day — I've been playing for a long time — you used to be able to do that.
I've got to be better." The Commanders will look to rebound in their Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
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