The Washington Commanders dropped to 1-1 after their Thursday Night Football loss to the Green Bay Packers, and kicker Matt Gay made no excuses for his role in the defeat. The veteran specialist missed two critical field goals, leaving valuable points on the board during key stretches of the second half.

The Commanders offense found some rhythm late, but the early missed chances from special teams became too much to overcome. Gay connected on a 51-yard field goal in the first half but missed attempts from 58 and 52 yards in the second. Both would have narrowed the margin and changed the momentum of the game. The missed kicks highlighted the pressure placed on the Commanders special teams unit to deliver in tight moments.

Following the game, the 31-year-old kicker addressed reporter

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