The Wahington Redskins lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-35 on several contoversial calls. But the last and most damaging was a point-point conversion try by Tampa Bay in the last minute of the game with the Redskins leading 35-34. Tampa Bay had just scored to pull within one point of tying the game and were prepared to kick the extra point and most likely send the game into overtime.
But the Redskins jumped off-side on the try and after the penallty, the Bucaneers decided to go for the win instead of the sure tie. Everybody in the stadium knew who would get the ball, but the Redskins (5-4) could not stop the 248-pound fullback Mike Alstoff, who scored earlier on touchdown runs of 2 and 1 yards. Alstott was hit at the line and looked like he might fall short before twisting and keeping his legs moving to barely get into the end zone The Redskins signaled the conversion failed, but the ruling stood after the replay official's review. Several replays appeared to show that Alstoff was stopped short of the goal-line.
"Any time you lose, it's tough. There are always 50 plays where you could have won and 50 plays where you could have lost," Washington coach Joe Gibbs said. "All of our guys thought he was on the ground. That's what everybody told me. I didn't see it, but that's what instant replay is for."
Clinton Portis ran for 144 yards and put Washington ahead with an 8-yard scoring run midway through the fourth quarter. Mark Brunell threw for 226 yards and two TDs, but also threw two interceptions and fumbled once. The three turnovers helped the Bucs build a 21-13 halftime lead. LaDell Betts scored on a 94-yard kickoff return for the Redskins that was also reviewed.
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