In last week’s win over the New England Patriots, NFL officials cost the Washington Commanders three points on a penalty that should have never been called. On the Seahawks’ first possession, quarterback Geno Smith targeted wide receiver Tyler Lockett on a second-and-14 pass in Washington territory. Rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes arrives around the same time as the football, knocking it loose. pic.twitter.com/j11TQtCdVw — David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) November 12, 2023No doubt, Forbes should have been flagged, but the officials reviewed the play and disqualified the rookie first-round pick from the game. Story originally appeared on Commanders Wire

Source: Forbes November 12, 2023 22:27 UTC