Water Falls From Stands at FedEx Field, Washington Football Team Fans Claim 'Sewage'

Washington Football Team fans claimed that sewage water fell on them from the stands at FedEx Field, but officials were quick to say otherwise.

"Drain the swamp" has been an ever-present theme in Washington's political arena in recent memory; on Sunday at FedEx Field, it seemed to make the jump to sports. 

During Washington's season-opening 20-16 loss to the Chargers, water suddenly poured down into the lower concourse, drenching spectators and leading fans to speculate. 

Note: Language in the background of the following clip may be considered offensive.

"It's sewage"

according to these Washington Football fans at FedEx Field @wusa9 #WashingtonFootball
(🎥I/G tommyob5) pic.twitter.com/iCYNQOzosF

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) September 12, 2021

Fans rushed away from the torrent in droves with some claiming the leak was from a sewage leak. Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch rushed to the scene and found a split verdict between sewage and water. 

Went over to see the burst pipe. Has mostly dried now. Some folks got "really wet," in the recounting of nearby patrons.

Split verdict on whether it was sewage or not. Most felt it was just water.

One FedEx Field veteran: "Never seen anything like that before." Indeed.

— michael phillips (@michaelpinRVA) September 12, 2021

In the end, FedEx Field, which was opened in 1997, dispelled fears of a sewage leak, asserting that the spill was actually rainwater. It didn't hurt that the fans were moved to luxury suites for the remainder of the game, but doubts remained. 

Quick update:
1. It was rain water
2. It has stopped
3. The fans are in suites enjoying the game

All water under the bridge 😉 pic.twitter.com/kB2Jcr2q4g

— Northwest Stadium (@NWStadium) September 12, 2021

Rainwater or sewage, the incident added plenty of fuel for the WFT social media critics and comics, including those looking for any hints as to the team's new name. 

WFT - water from toilets pic.twitter.com/2sgM1hoEjo

— Keith McPherson (@Keith_McPherson) September 12, 2021

Raw sewage spewing in Washington. And for the first time it’s not Dan Snyder’s mouth pic.twitter.com/BIdqZYsNLq

— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) September 12, 2021

I didn’t think the team was supposed to enter the stands?? https://t.co/1km5RXUliU

— Kristi Yamaguccimane (@wapplehouse) September 12, 2021