Commanders fans recall five worst blown leads in franchise history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — What are the 5 worst blown leads in Commanders' history?
"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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