Mariota's apparent TD pass ruled incomplete after review against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota threw a pass to Dyami Brown that appeared to be a touchdown. The play, which was reviewed, was ultimately ruled incomplete despite evidence suggesting Brown made the catch and had a foot in bounds. Dean Blandino, a rules analyst, expressed surprise at the decision, noting that replay officials may have deemed Brown lacked control as he landed. Subsequently, the Commanders settled for a 47-yard field goal, trimming the Cowboys' lead to 17-13.
- •Marcus Mariota replaces injured Jayden Daniels at quarterback for the Commanders.
- •Dyami Brown's potential touchdown pass is ruled incomplete after review.
- •Dean Blandino disagrees with the ruling on the Fox telecast.
- •The Commanders score a field goal, making it 17-13 against the Cowboys.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Mariota TD pass for Commanders ruled incomplete, despite replay appearing to show catch should have counted
"Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino disagreed with the pass being ruled incomplete upon review, rationalizing that officials must have felt Dyami Brown did not have control of the ball as he landed.
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