The Washington Commanders faced a controversial defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles, marked by an unusual officiating incident. Referee Shawn Hochuli warned the Commanders regarding their attempts to thwart an Eagles touchdown using the 'tush push' formation. The officials interpreted Washington's behavior as an intentional act to prevent a score, prompting a warning that another foul could result in an automatic touchdown for Philadelphia. Despite the tension, no further penalties were assessed, and the Eagles ultimately scored the touchdown as expected.

Linebacker Frankie Luvu later clarified that his intentions were not to delay the inevitable score but acknowledged the possibility of mistiming the snap count. Hochuli emphasized that for a score to be awarded directly, it requires a determination that the defense's actions were a 'palpably unfair act'. The incident spotlighted the complexities of game rules, especially regarding defensive strategies during crucial moments.