It’s always frustrating for fans when refs decide to officiate a game differently at the end than how they would at any other point. A penalty in the first half shouldn’t be easier to call than a penalty in the final few seconds.
But in an effort to avoid a controversial call, the crew working Sunday’s Week 8 game between the Bears and Commanders helped Washington get away with multiple penalties in a successful Hail Mary.
As Jayden Daniels dropped back and scrambled before unleashing a stunning Hail Mary touchdown pass, we could see as the Commanders offensive line got away with several holds — none worse than Andrew Wylie on Jacob Martin.
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JAYDEN DANIELS HAIL MARY! @COMMANDERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/BsQ0Z84Rko
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2024
That’s awfully clear and wouldn’t have been debatable if called. Of course, Chicago should have simply knocked the pass down, but it’s tough to ignore the penalties on the front end.
Bears fans were understandably furious that the uncalled holding penalties made that touchdown possible.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Clear and obvious holding. pic.twitter.com/gws5C6zL9t
— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) October 27, 2024
Not to be that guy but there were close to 11 holding penalties by the Washington offensive line on that Hail Mary
— Rob Gallik (@CoachGallik) October 27, 2024
Not to be that guy on such a crazy play, but Andrew Wylie had one of the most blatant holds you’ll see from an OT on the Commanders’ Hail Mary. Can’t imagine they didn’t see it. Just decided, “Nah, not flagging that.”
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) October 27, 2024
Look, the #Bears obvious got outplayed and deserved to lose so maybe it’s just the universe getting its justice, but how is this not holding……. pic.twitter.com/1JkCdArc6e
— Carmen DeFalco (@CarmenDeFalco) October 27, 2024
look at andrew wylie jeez lol https://t.co/aagq4Dtlta
— Mikey Schneider (@mikeyschn3) October 27, 2024
There was a blatant hold and an illegal blindside block, but you still can’t give up a Hail Mary. Someone didn’t do their job on the back end. Gotta keep a man with the deepest player to defend the deflection. Also questionable Hail Mary personnel. Lotta small DBs back there.
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) October 27, 2024
Missed holding call but whatever pic.twitter.com/UcBGKYLF8P
— JAY🤘🏽🐻⬇️ (4-3) (@Directhim) October 27, 2024
Fully support the refs ignoring a clear holding penalty on the basis of “the play was insanely cool let it stand” pic.twitter.com/muyhi0IOyE
— Dane Belbeck (@ZDane7) October 27, 2024
How is this NOT holding!!!! pic.twitter.com/LUL1GPXSFN
— Joshua Hobbs (@JHobbs75) October 27, 2024
