Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin made the history books in Sunday’s 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys. McLaurin did it in the best way possible, helping his team win the game.
Heading into the regular-season finale, McLaurin had a career-high 12 touchdowns. The 12 touchdowns also tied a franchise record held by Ricky Sanders since 1988. Sanders was one-third of the famous trio of Washington receivers known as “The Posse,” along with Hall of Famer Art Monk and Gary Clark.
With six seconds remaining in Sunday’s game, quarterback Marcus Mariota had one play to either score the game-winning touchdown or give kicker Zane Gonzalez enough time to kick a field goal that would have sent the game into overtime.
Mariota and McLaurin were taking no chances, as the veteran quarterback found McLaurin from five yards out for the game-winner. And with the catch, McLaurin set a new franchise record with his 13th touchdown catch of the season.
After catching only one pass for five yards in the first half, McLaurin took over on Washington’s final two drives and finished with eight receptions for 62 yards and the game-winning touchdown.
The Commanders finished the regular season 12-5 and clinched the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Congratulations, Terry McLaurin.
