What was KJ Henry supposed to do differently?
The Washington Commanders rookie defensive end came off the line completely clean and had New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones squarely in his sights. Jones didn't feel Henry at all and continued scanning the field.
Henry locked in on his target, got both arms around Jones and not only recorded his first sack, but he tallied his first forced fumble, too.
Except, Henry didn't. A yellow piece of laundry sat on the field.
When the referees picked it up and provided the call, they announced a roughing the passer penalty on Henry.