Terry McLaurin outraced the Detroit Lions on a 58-yard touchdown to give the Washington Commanders a 17-14 lead midway through the second quarter in Saturday’s NFC divisional round matchup.
How would Washington’s defense respond after McLaurin’s touchdown?
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff targeted tight end Sam LaPorta but was too high with the throw, and Commanders safety Quan Martin came away with an easy interception. Martin wasn’t done, though, returning it 40 yards for the touchdown to give Washington a 24-14 lead.
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COMMANDERS PICK-6. WASHINGTON LEADS 24-14.
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It was Martin’s first career interception returned for a touchdown.
On the play, Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu destroyed Goff on a block near the end zone, knocking him out for the series. It didn’t matter, as the Lions scored anyway when wide receiver Jameson Williams scored on a reverse.
Goff looks OK to re-enter the game.
