Commanders fail to score in final seconds against Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

The Commanders lost 20-13 to the Rams on November 8, 2026. With just three seconds remaining, they had the ball at the Rams' 31-yard line for a final play but opted for a risky short pass instead of a straightforward throw to the end zone. Coach Dan Quinn’s decision drew criticism as they squandered a chance to potentially tie the game with a touchdown. The failure to execute in critical moments continues to be a theme for the Commanders this season, raising questions about their game management.
- •Game took place on November 8, 2026
- •Commanders lost to the Rams 20-13
- •Final play on Rams' 31-yard line with three seconds left
- •Criticism aimed at Coach Dan Quinn's play call
- •Squandered opportunity to tie game with touchdown
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders had one final shot at the end zone, and they blew it
"The Commanders, in key moments of games, continue to have a little too much Backward Hat Energy.
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