Washington Commanders rookie defensive end K.J. Henry is playing in his first career NFL game on Sunday against the New England Patriots. On the Patriots’ first possession in the third quarter, Henry made his presence felt, sacking New England quarterback Mac Jones on third-and-10 and forcing the fumble.
The Commanders recover, and it’s Washington’s football around midfield.
Wait, there’s a flag.
Amazingly, the officials called roughing the passer on Henry, giving the Patriots the football back and a first down — in field-goal range.
Judge for yourself:
This is a joke. Absolute joke. pic.twitter.com/8ynr9BO8Uh
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 5, 2023
Needless to say, Twitter — or X — did not like the call.
Here are some of the best reactions.