4. Treylon Burks made the play of the night.
Burks’ one-handed five-yard touchdown catch went viral on Sunday, drawing comparisons to Odell Beckham Jr.’s iconic touchdown catch in 2014. Beckham even joined the hype on social media, shouting out the 2022 first-round pick for making the grab.
Putting that aside, Burks’ catch was the best of the night for the Commanders and a special moment for a player who struggled with injuries and production earlier in his career with the Tennessee Titans. Burks has been eager for an opportunity since signing with the Commanders earlier in the season. His teammates have seen moments like the one against the Broncos in practice, so they knew he had the talent to make plays if given the chance.
Now, however, he has an even firmer grasp on the team’s attention.
“His hunger index is high,” head coach Dan Quinn said after the game. “This is a guy that is wanting to prove it, and there’s always a space for that type of competitor here. Coming in, this was a fresh space. And to see him express how important it is, how hard he wants to go compete, like it’s been cool to see.”
There’s still plenty for Burks, who hadn’t scored a receiving touchdown since his rookie season prior to Sunday night, to prove, but it seems like he has made a strong impression on the team. That could matter once the regular season is over, when the Commanders will decide on who to keep as they attempt to reshape the roster.
