""It was harsh," Stevenson said. "It hurt my feelings. That's the best way I can explain it. It just hurt my feelings being a football player and having one of those mistakes that's going to linger around. Even when my son grows up, I've gotta explain that to him.""
""It definitely hurt. But just use it as fuel.""
One year after tipping a Hail Mary that handed the Washington Commanders a Week 8 win, Tyrique Stevenson continues to feel hurt from public backlash and intends to channel the reaction into motivation. Stevenson faced the stands while jawing with fans when Washington snapped the ball; he sprinted to the back of the end zone and inadvertently tipped the pass into Noah Brown's hands, enabling an 18-15 Commanders victory. The loss began a 10-game skid for the Bears that preceded staff changes. Stevenson apologized at a team meeting and received teammate support, yet negative reactions from some fans remain painful and personal.
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