In a dramatic NFL clash, Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb sends thanks to Washington’s kicker after a nail-biting finish.

A Wild Finish in Washington

The Dallas Cowboys’ 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night was anything but ordinary. The game, which featured a breathtaking fourth-quarter frenzy, became an instant classic. The two teams combined for 41 points in the final 15 minutes alone, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

The Cowboys seemed to have the game in hand, leading 27-20 with Washington pinned deep in their own territory. With less than 30 seconds left, it appeared as though Dallas was about to seal the win. But then, the unexpected happened. Washington’s rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, launched an 86-yard pass to Terry McLaurin for a shocking touchdown, breathing life back into the Commanders.

A Missed Extra Point

With the touchdown, Washington had the chance to tie the game. But Commanders kicker Austin Seibert missed the crucial extra point attempt, keeping the Cowboys ahead by one point. This miss would prove to be monumental.

Washington attempted an onside kick in a last-ditch effort, but the Cowboys’ Juanyeh Thomas returned it for a touchdown, effectively ending any hopes the Commanders had of a comeback.

CeeDee Lamb’s “Shoutout”

After the dust settled, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb took a moment to thank Seibert for his miss. In a lighthearted post-game interview, Lamb, who played alongside Seibert at the University of Oklahoma, said, “Shoutout (Commanders kicker Austin Seibert). He went to OU with me. He gave us one.”

While Lamb’s comments were playful, they came after a game in which Seibert’s missed kicks loomed large. The kicker, who had been perfect on extra points before this game and boasted a field goal success rate of 92.6%, admitted the weight of his mistakes.

Seibert Takes Responsibility

“It’s on me,” Seibert said after the game, taking full responsibility for the missed extra points and field goal. “I just want to play better for my teammates.”

Despite his struggles, Seibert remains focused on improving, as his team’s playoff hopes are on the line.

A Stunning Upset

The game was a huge upset, with the Cowboys entering as 10.5-point favorites. The Commanders, who had a 7-2 record before the game, have now lost three in a row. On the other side, the Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with this victory.

Dallas’ win was a hard-fought battle, but it’s clear that the missed kick will be remembered as one of the pivotal moments of the game. As Lamb jokingly thanked Seibert, the kicker’s performance will likely linger in Washington’s minds as they regroup for the remainder of the season.

In an unpredictable turn of events, CeeDee Lamb’s post-game comments brought some levity to an intense finish. While the Cowboys’ win will go down in the books, the game will also be remembered for Austin Seibert’s missed extra point, which ultimately kept Washington from tying the game and shifted the momentum in Dallas’ favor.