The Washington Commanders faced an unusual situation during a critical moment in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. As the Eagles prepared to execute their signature 'tush push' play on a first-and-goal situation in the fourth quarter, the Commanders committed an alarming sequence of penalties, including four offsides in five plays. Referee Shaun Hochuli initially flagged defensive lineman Jonathan Allen for lining up in the neutral zone, which set off a chain of defensive infractions as linebacker Frankie Luvu leaped over the line multiple times, each time earning a penalty for encroachment.

With the Commanders warned that repeated fouls could result in an automatic touchdown for the Eagles, they managed to stay onside on the next play, but it was too late to prevent the inevitable. Jalen Hurts capitalized on the moment, scoring a one-yard touchdown that extended Philadelphia's lead to 41-23. This sequence underscored the stakes of the game and the pressures on the Commanders' defense against a formidable Eagles offense.