The NFC East is back. Time will tell if that’s permanent or only a mirage, as all four teams are currently over .500 and hold four of the NFC’s seven playoff spots.
The Washington Commanders came into Sunday night’s duel with the New York Giants as a 4.5-point favorite and in the No. 6 position in the NFC. However, the Giants walked away with the win, moving the Commanders down to the No. 7 spot.
While Washington still controls its destiny, the schedule looks daunting with a trip to San Francisco next week and home against the Cowboys in Week 18.
The Commanders blew opportunity after opportunity in Sunday’s loss. Rookie Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 89 yards, averaging over 7 seven yards per attempt, while quarterback Taylor Heinicke had two fumbles. Washington’s defense failed to deliver critical stops and the officiating was horrendous.
What was social media during and after the Washington loss?
Here are some of the top reactions from Sunday’s game.
The non-call on Washington's final play
Pass interference or nah? pic.twitter.com/74X50Uqwaw
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 19, 2022
Pass interference? pic.twitter.com/bI722yhO3q
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 19, 2022
Welcome to the NFL, where neither of these are apparently pass interference pic.twitter.com/Zhb3m7Bb5G
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) December 19, 2022
Pass interference was NOT called on this play 🤔 pic.twitter.com/MdiZnxTYAW
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 19, 2022
Washington media personalities
That was defensive pass interference.
— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) December 19, 2022
The penalty on Terry McLaurin (on a play where the Commanders scored a one-yard TD) looked iffy. He pointed at the ref to say he was on the line. Need more info on that.
The PBU on the Heinicke 4th down pass to Samuel looked like pretty obvious pass interference.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 19, 2022
Two things can be true.
1. #Commanders' passing offense was very disappointing in both games against the Giants, especially the pass protection. That's on the offensive line, Taylor Heinicke & Scott Turner.
2. Officiating in each game was brutal & cost the #Commanders big time.
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) December 19, 2022
Ridiculous that Darnay Holmes wasn't called for pass interference on Curtis Samuel in the end zone. #Commanders' weren't good enough, but that was a horrendous no-call by the officials.
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) December 19, 2022
More on the officiating
I NEVER complain about the refs. But tonight was God Awful.
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) December 19, 2022
How’s this not pass interference lmao the commanders were robbed by the line judge and no call here pic.twitter.com/Xz2qPjuMgU
— John (@iam_johnw) December 19, 2022
Really think had about this. If there is proof the ref purposely fucked with Terry on that play to prevent a TD they need a full fledged, FBI investigation. I'm sure nothing will come of it but it's legitimately insane. https://t.co/8yIP75rgO9
— Nate (@BarstoolNate) December 19, 2022
NOT pass interference, for those scoring at home.
your boys in stripes had a really awful day @NFLOfficiating — get your crap together before the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/fk4qmN4sVb
— Chris Brockman (@chrisbrockman) December 19, 2022
How do you not call pass interference here? The officiating was awful today. pic.twitter.com/RyDqzzsJeW
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) December 19, 2022
Former Washington quarterbacks weigh in
Pass interference
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) December 19, 2022
It took a no call of pass interference to stop the Heinicke Magic.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 19, 2022
Caption This… pic.twitter.com/PKysEST35S
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 19, 2022
THIS IS PASS INTERFERENCE pic.twitter.com/2G34aqzHFk
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 19, 2022
Tress Way
Tress Way is the best player in the league
— Nate (@BarstoolNate) December 19, 2022
Sign Tress Way to a lifetime contract already.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 19, 2022
Tress Way is so fucking good
— Commander Comments (@CommiesFootball) December 19, 2022
Tress Way is a dominant athelete
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) December 19, 2022
Scott Turner
Scott Turner special – kept forcing the Curtis Samuel bullshit when it was evident and obvious none of that shit was working.
BRob been consistent all night. All. Night.
— 1lovelyladyC (@1lovelyladyC) December 19, 2022
I hate Scott Turner with a passion
— PedroSchmith (@PedroSchmithYT) December 19, 2022
SEASON OVER BECAUSE SCOTT TURNER HAS THE IQ OF A BRICK AND THE REFS SUCK ASS pic.twitter.com/1N9kbQf0qt
— 𝕊𝕨𝟛𝟛ℙ (@JahanOROTY) December 19, 2022
Scott Turner ruined this fucking drive when he ran it with Curtis Samuel after that first. What a dumb fuck of a coordinator
— Johnny Obeid 🇵🇸🤟🏽 (@JohnnyObeid) December 19, 2022
scott turner in the booth pic.twitter.com/J8l4M9J1UK
— ✞Cam✞ (@COGxCam) December 19, 2022
That boy Scott Turner love him some Curtis Samuel 1 yard runs don’t he..
— Bleeding Burgundy & Gold (@BleedinBnG) December 19, 2022
