The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders 16-13 in Week 11 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. After both teams exchanged field goals throughout the first half and traded touchdowns in the second, the game came down to one mistake by Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota in overtime.
Fans React to Marcus Mariota’s Game-Losing Interception
The Dolphins won the overtime coin toss and elected to kick off, putting the pressure on Washington’s offense to open the period.
On the very first play, Marcus Mariota attempted to squeeze a pass into tight end Zach Ertz, but Miami cornerback Jack Jones jumped the route and intercepted it, immediately putting the Dolphins in range for a game-winning kick.
Nooooo – Mariota throws the dumbest pick of the year on 1st down and that’ll probably do it.
What a dumb, chaotic, awful game. pic.twitter.com/qF9ozXGCdy
— Joe (@JoeA_NFL) November 16, 2025
Miami kept the ball on the ground with three straight carries by De’Von Achane to center the ball and move a bit closer. Kicker Riley Patterson then converted a 29-yard field goal, leading to a Dolphins win.
Fans on X expressed their frustration with the interception and Mariota’s overall play.
“Marcus Mariota in on the tank job>>>>>>,” one fan said.
Marcus Mariota in on the tank job>>>>>>
— isaac (@gceisaac) November 16, 2025
“Marcus Mariota with an all timer of an INT there,” another fan echoed.
Marcus Mariota with an all timer of an INT there.
— Aaron (Wolves Back) (@Perrywinkle1267) November 16, 2025
Another fan expressed their frustration, “Mariota is terrible. It’s so hard being a fan of this franchise.”
Mariota is terrible. It’s so hard being a fan of this franchise.
— Steve Rabil (@1fishndude) November 16, 2025
A fan joked, referring to next year’s draft, “Marcus Mariota knows how bad we need that Top 5 pick lol.”
Marcus Mariota knows how bad we need that Top 5 pick lol
— Doug Rose (@Skinsfandar) November 16, 2025
“Why did Mariota do that?” a fan wondered why the quarterback made such a risky decision in overtime.
Why did Mariota do that?
— 👑Kvng Olagreat™⚽️ (@TheRealOlagreat) November 16, 2025
“That was a brutal pick thrown by Mariota. BRUTAL #RaiseHail,” a fan wrote.
That was a brutal pick thrown by Mariota. BRUTAL #RaiseHail
— Uncle Dame (@dsc72478) November 16, 2025
“Marcus Mariota is so bad🤣,” yet another fan echoed.
Marcus Mariota is so bad🤣
— Chandler (@ChandlerCovers) November 16, 2025
“Mariota death pick. Tale as old as time,” one fan referenced Mariota’s history of costly turnovers.
Mariota death pick
Tale as old as time pic.twitter.com/LSgeKcLGzL
— J. Guzman (@TheJoezilla) November 16, 2025
The Commanders fell to 3-8 on the season and absorbed their sixth consecutive loss after a once-promising 3-2 start.