The NFL is all about finding those needles in a haystack, right? But that is what makes the game interesting. And when we talk about once-in-a-blue-moon moments, how could we not talk about Monday night Commanders vs. Bengals game? With the NFL becoming a complete multiverse of madness, you never know what happens next. Especially when the wide receivers make you shake your head.
Jayden Daniels’ 27-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin wasn’t just a throw—it had a completion probability of only 10.3%. Yes, you read that right! This was not only the most improbable touchdown of the season but also the most improbable completion by the Commanders in their entire Next Gen Stats era (since 2016). And that’s not all! This is what the OG says about the throw.
Terry McLaurin stated, “So it was a go-route called. I went up during the timeout I said, Cliff, give me a go-route to the boundary for the game. And the jaw-dropper completion pass didn’t just happen in the blink of an eye, but he dotted all the I’s and crossed all the t’s earlier this week! The wide receiver mentioned that he often plays on the left side and while watching the film, he realized that the players like to play a lot of outside leverage.
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“I said, ‘Kliff, give me a go route to the boundary for the game’”
Terry McLaurin called his shot on the TD that sealed the Commanders W 🔥
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And that was the moment the CFP national champion knew that a go-route would be good even if he pressed. The pressure got nothing on McLaurin. The Pro Bowl receiver put a double move and said, “And I went up to Cliff and Jayden and was like, throw me this ball for the game,” Terry added. The Commanders’ WR added how the teammates’ trust in him gave confidence.
Jayden Daniels praised for the best game of the season !
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Was Terry McLaurin's touchdown the most clutch play of the season for the Commanders?
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The Commanders’ third touchdown created history in the NFL! While Terry McLaurin happily describes the touchdown as unbelievable, it has become the talk of the town. The 38-33 win left everyone talking from former players to fans! And the team’s performance was so good, that even the competitors were praising it.
The Bengals HC said, “I knew that would be a difficult football team,” Bengals HC Zac Taylor stated, “It was a dangerous team. They were ready for us. They dictated the flow of the game.” The Commanders dominated the game, all credit goes to their superstar Jayden Daniels. Even the head coach didn’t hesitate to call his quarterback real cool!
Dan Quinn said, “He’s a real cool customer, and he’s got a real poise about him.” And even the star of the show, McLaurin appreciated the quarterback, saying he is growing. The wide receiver stated, “When we needed it most, Jayden did a great job of taking a hit.” And that’s not all! With the Commanders full of beans, even Hall of Fame TE Shannon Sharpe posted about it on X.
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Sharpe wrote, “J. Daniels is Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He’s the gospel. Played 1 helluva gm 2nite. Big throw after big throw. He’s H.I.M” He not only called the Heisman Trophy winner a gospel of football but also mentioned how he is a full package. Moreover, former Falcons QB Matt Ryan called the throw “unreal.”
The matchup is definitely one for the books! With all the teams gearing up for an unforgettable season, you can feel the excitement in the air. We can’t wait to see more moments like that. So, bring on the game!
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