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Barry Werner

Taylor Heinicke, Curtis Samuel defy triple coverage for Commanders TD

Taylor Heinicke decided to test triple coverage on Curtis Samuel in the third quarter Sunday as the Commanders faced the Vikings.

What seemed like an ill-advised idea and throw turned into a 49-yard touchdown pass as the Vikings forgot to touch the Washington wide receiver after he somehow caught the football.

The Commanders lead 10-7 after the PAT.

The official did help a bit on the play, taking out a Viking DB.

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