Diggs goalpost hug draws penalty in Commanders' 24-22 loss to Eagles

Stefon Diggs caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter against Philadelphia, cutting Washington's deficit to 17-15. Diggs then ran to the goalpost, jumped onto it, hugged it, and fell backward onto the turf. Officials threw a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag. The penalty pushed the extra-point try back to a 48-yard kick and forced Washington to kick rather than attempt a two-point conversion that would have tied the game, making the score 17-16. With 1:01 left, Daniels threw a 1-yard touchdown to Antonio Williams to make it 24-22. The ensuing two-point try was a shovel pass to tight end John Bates, who was tackled immediately by Eagles defender Moro Ojomo; it failed. Philadelphia won 24-22. Diggs said, "Of course, I take full accountability." Daniels said the team had to know situational football and that it was on him for not reiterating in the huddle that they would go for two if they scored. He also backed the late two-point call. Coach Dan Quinn said Diggs knows better in that spot. Diggs finished with 4 catches for 55 yards on 9 targets; Daniels was 18 of 34 for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Diggs had a similar 2017 goalpost penalty and a $12,154 fine; one outlet estimated Sunday's flag could cost near $15,000.