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Stefon Diggs' Commanders Debut Takes Costly Turn
Stefon Diggs' goalpost celebration costs Commanders two-point conversion.
In brief
Stefon Diggs' goalpost celebration costs Commanders two-point conversion. Stefon Diggs' goalpost celebration after a touchdown in Week 1 led to a 15-yard penalty that cost the Washington Commanders a two-point conversion opportunity in their 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Originally reported by Washington…
Commanders' Stefon Diggs Experience
The Washington Commanders have to feel like they already grasp Stefon Diggs' experience after just a week into the NFL's return.
Diggs' Late-Offseason Signing
Diggs was a talented, albeit aging, wide receiver to place squarely within Jayden Daniels' offensive scheme.
Diggs' Recent Performance
Diggs has the numbers, both accumulated and recent, to elevate the quarterback's group of supplementary pass-catchers.
Diggs' Season Opener
Everything- the upside, the streakiness that comes with age, the fiery personality - made an appearance in the Commanders' Philadelphia-hosted season opener.
Diggs' Touchdown Celebration
Upon completing his runway into the end zone, Diggs leaped onto the goalpost padding and hugged it, a celebration explicitly prohibited by the NFL.
15-Yard Penalty
The Commanders were penalized 15 yards for that gaffe, a punishment that took them out of two-point conversion territory.
Diggs' Past Penalty
As a member of the Minnesota Vikings in 2017, Diggs hugged the goalpost after scoring against Washington, drawing the same 15-yard penalty.
NFL Fine for Celebration
The NFL fined Diggs $12,154 for the celebration in 2017, nine years before the current incident.
Game Outcome
The Commanders lost 24-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles after the penalty cost them a chance to tie the game with 10 minutes left.
Diggs' Post-Game Confession
Diggs admitted he was frustrated throughout the game and got overzealous after finally scoring a touchdown.
Diggs' Accountability
Diggs took full accountability for his actions, saying he wanted things to go right but got excited.
Quarterback's Response
Jayden Daniels tried to take accountability for Diggs' unsportsmanlike conduct that cost the Commanders the two-point conversion opportunity.
Diggs' Connection with Daniels
Diggs only converted on four of his nine targets, well below his standard over 11 seasons split between four other franchises.
Head Coach's Reaction
Washington head coach Dan Quinn said Diggs is a hell of a competitor who loves what the team stands for and wants to help win.
What matters most
Stefon Diggs' goalpost celebration after a touchdown in Week 1 led to a 15-yard penalty that cost the Washington Commanders a two-point conversion opportunity in their 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
