Commanders fans recall five worst blown leads in franchise history

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Commanders fans recall five worst blown leads in franchise history
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With the Washington Nationals recently suffering a devastating loss after holding a 9-1 lead, the Washington Commanders' history of blown leads has come under scrutiny. Notable games include a 1979 loss to the Cowboys where a late lead evaporated, and a 1989 game against the Eagles featuring multiple 20-point leads. The team also surrendered a commanding position in the 1999 season opener against Dallas, eventually losing in overtime. Other significant collapses occurred in 1983 to the Cowboys and in a 2019 opener against the Eagles. Fans are encouraged to reflect on these painful memories as the team continues its journey in the NFL.

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  • Nationals recently lost 11-10 after leading 9-1
  • 1979: Commanders led Cowboys 34-21, lost 35-34
  • 1989: Commanders lost 42-37 after leading 27-7
  • 1999: Commanders lost to Cowboys in overtime, led 35-14
  • 2019: Commanders lost to Eagles after leading 20-7
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The Nationals' recently blew a game they had wrapped up, which led us to wonder what are five the worst blown leads in Commanders' history?

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