The Washington Commanders had another primetime victory in their grasp. They needed one yard on a third round to all but seal success against the Chicago Bears, but unusually, they fluffed their lines.
Jayden Daniels, the typically unflappable quarterback with games on the line, fumbled the football when attempting to hand off to running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in difficult weather conditions. The Bears recovered it, and they proceeded to get downfield before kicker Jake Moody successfully dispatched the game-winning field goal as time expired.
It was a disaster that could have enormous long-term ramifications this season unless the Commanders bounce back quickly.