What happened: Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey drew an illegal procedure ruling on Thursday by contacting a kickoff while touching out of bounds. The technical boundary call awarded Washington possession at its own 40-yard line.
Why it matters: The hidden yardage helped tilt field position in a tight NFC East matchup against New York. Securing the 24-21 road win snapped a skid and kept Washington in the NFC wild-card hunt.
By the numbers: Washington stands at 3-5-1 through nine games in 2026, holding the No. 11 seed in the NFC.
What to watch: Washington looks to build on the division win as the Commanders navigate the second half of their regular-season schedule.