Commanders Win Amid Officiating Controversies

The Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 20-19, with a final play two-point conversion by the Saints falling incomplete. The game was marred by a significant clock error acknowledged by referee Shawn Hochuli, where the clock was mistakenly stopped during the Saints' final drive, allowing them to score a last-second touchdown. This error, admitted by Hochuli as non-reviewable, provided the Saints an opportunity they otherwise wouldn't have had, as the game should have ended following a catch by Foster Moreau. Additionally, another clock mismanagement incident earlier in the game allowed Washington's kicker a second chance to score after a miss, which proved pivotal in the tight win. Despite these officiating mishaps, the Commanders' victory stands, but the incidents highlight the influence of officiating errors on game outcomes. The Saints' loss effectively ends their playoff hopes, adding to the gravity of the officiating errors in the contest.