The Commanders lost 27-26 on Sunday night when a two-point conversion pass was knocked down on the last play of overtime. But quarterback Marucs Mariota says the call was a good one.

Mariota said after the game that the offense was excited that coach Dan Quinn was putting the game on them.

“I loved it. I don’t think there was any doubt in our minds across the board. I appreciate the confidence from Q. It was just unfortunate we were unable to convert,” Mariota said.

Quinn said he knew from the start of overtime that if it came down to tying the game with an extra point or winning it with a two-point conversion, he’d go for the win. He also said the play that was called was a good one. Mariota had Jeremy McNichols open for the winning score, but Denver’s Nick Bonitto got in Mariota’s fac

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