Ref’s ‘Award a Score’ Threat in Commanders-Eagles Led to So Many Patrick Mahomes Jokes

Andy Nesbitt | Jan 26, 2025

NFL fans had jokes over this threat. / @NFLonFox

A wild moment in the Washington Commanders-Philadelphia Eagles game almost led to a fairly unknown rule coming into play, which then led to lots of jokes about Patrick Mahomes, even though he's not playing until Sunday night.

In case you missed it, the Commanders' defense was flagged multiple times for jumping offsides while trying to stop the Eagles from scoring on a Tush Push play early in the fourth quarter.

After three straight penalties inside the 1-yard line, the ref announced to the crowd that if the Commanders kept it up it could lead to the Eagles being awarded a touchdown by the refs:

Here's that moment:

“If this type of behavior continues we will award a score…SO JUST LET THEM SCORE!” pic.twitter.com/jWXA6x0lw2

— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) January 26, 2025

While the Eagles scored on their own on the next play to take a commanding lead, lots of NFL fans made jokes about that rule and Mahomes, who has been accused of receiving a lot of calls from the refs.

The officials can just…award you a score? Hmmmmmm pic.twitter.com/bCnJCyC6yW

— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) January 26, 2025

Mahomes after hearing that the officials can award a score pic.twitter.com/IJ5vChwLJm

— ANDRE (@andree3077) January 26, 2025

Mahomes finding out that refs can just award a score #NFL pic.twitter.com/k60Okb81hc

— Carl Bonestroo (@8cbones8) January 26, 2025

“The referee can award a score”

Patrick Mahomes: pic.twitter.com/xN5lIk3BYA

— Source Gardner (@sourcegardner) January 26, 2025

Mahomes hearing the refs can award a score. https://t.co/mI9F4GfXw6 pic.twitter.com/P4p0Qhtg5O

— Jacob Morley (@JacobMorley) January 26, 2025

“Washington has been advised that the officials can award a score”

Refs preparing for Mahomes tonight: pic.twitter.com/kNSd6ECFZC

— Indiana Edits (@indiana_edits) January 26, 2025

Patrick Mahomes hearing the refs can "award a score" If you draw enough penalties pic.twitter.com/1RLwyqdFeq

— Dylan Housman (@Dylan_Housman) January 26, 2025

Don’t tell patty Mahomes it’s possible for a ref to award a score. Soon he won’t even have to touch the ball to win

— Kailee (@KayMitt) January 26, 2025

Patrick Mahomes realizing refs can award points
https://t.co/38QfcSr8TD

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 26, 2025

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