Stefon Diggs reached the end zone in Week 1. He offered a goalpost hug. That drew a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. The flag came at a critical juncture. Washington was trying to tie the Eagles. The extra point attempt got moved farther back. The team never recovered. The Commanders' comeback fell short. It was an expensive error. Teammates and coaches backed him after the game. Washington could not pull it out. Diggs still has support from the team. They move on to Week 2.
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Commanders back Stefon Diggs after costly unsportsmanlike flag - ESPN
Commanders back Stefon Diggs after costly unsportsmanlike flag ESPN
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Stefon Diggs scores TD, but costs Commanders chance to tie with penalty - NBC Sports
Stefon Diggs scores TD, but costs Commanders chance to tie with penalty NBC Sports
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Stefon Diggs hugs the goalpost and gets flagged for costly penalty in Commanders' loss to Eagles - Newsday
Stefon Diggs hugs the goalpost and gets flagged for costly penalty in Commanders' loss to Eagles Newsday
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Why was Stefon Diggs penalized after his TD? It may save the Eagles - Delawareonline.com
Why was Stefon Diggs penalized after his TD? It may save the Eagles Delawareonline.com
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Stefon Diggs discards DeJean to make a 17-yard reception - NFL.com
Stefon Diggs discards DeJean to make a 17-yard reception NFL.com