I never expect my hometown NFL team (that would be the Washington Commanders) to fare well in prime time, especially when facing a team that’s actually, you know, good.

Imagine my surprise last night when not only was my local team holding its own against the Denver Broncos, it was in a position to win!

Like Charlie Brown kicking the football I fell for it, thinking my Commanders could pull out the improbable victory. This was going to be like a sixteen seed beating a one or whatever the right analogy might be, though in the end, of course, the one seed prevailed and the entire DMV was left lying on its back like Charlie Brown.

Good grief.