The Washington Football Team thought it had the New York Giants backed up on third-and-long Monday after a Chase Young sack of Daniel Jones on Thursday.
But a rule that's drawn ire since 2018 resulted in a roughing-the-passer flag on Young. Jones capitalized two plays later with a six-yard touchdown run to give the Giants an early 7-0 lead.
Here's what happened.
The Giants drove inside the Washington 20-yard-line on their opening drive. On second-and-12 at the Washington 16, Jones dropped backed for a pass. Young broke free off the edge for a clean shot at Jones, whom he took down before the Giants quarterback could get rid of the ball.