Stefon Diggs penalized for celebration during Commanders' debut game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Stefon Diggs, making his debut for the Washington Commanders, scored a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles with about 10 minutes remaining. However, a penalty for a goal post celebration pushed the extra point attempt back, impacting the potential for a two-point conversion. The Commanders were two points down at the time. Sources indicate that the penalty altered the game's trajectory, forcing the team to chase the lead instead of tying it up. The game status remains ongoing.
- •Stefon Diggs scores a touchdown in his Commanders debut.
- •Penalty for celebration reduces extra point attempt distance.
- •The Commanders trail the Eagles by two points in Week 1.
- •The game is ongoing with potential for impact on the standings.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs prevented Commanders' game-tying try with nonsensical TD celebration penalty
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