Missed facemask call mars end of Eagles-Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) is tackled by Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Missed facemask call has huge implications in Eagles-Commanders

By Eric Smithling | Last updated 11/14/22

Is there such a thing as an NFL game not impacted by officiating?

Literally grabbed godert face mask pic.twitter.com/orGLznYqk9
— John (@iam_johnw) November 15, 2022

Philadelphia tight end Dallas Goedert fumbled the football on an Eagles drive down two midway through the fourth quarter. On replay, it was clear Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis grabbed Goedert's facemask.

Instead of what should have been a 15-yard personal foul penalty, the result was a fumble recovered by Washington. Joey Slye kicked a field goal to give the Commanders a five-point lead, 26-21.

This was not called a facemask. pic.twitter.com/ckSUa8XPIS
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) November 15, 2022

Maybe Dallas Goedert fumbled because he got poked in the eye during the face mask? #Eagles
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) November 15, 2022

Nice of the refs to miss an obvious facemask that likely contributed to Dallas Goedert fumbling the ball.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) November 15, 2022

Incredibly egregious miss of the obvious facemask by this guy pic.twitter.com/EWDwPLBgcu
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) November 15, 2022

It's hard to feel bad for the previously-undefeated Eagles, and the Commanders did more than enough without help from the refs to win the game. That's the biggest shame of all. Washington didn't need the help. The refs gave them more than enough anyway.

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