Welcome to the NFL, Sam Howell!
The Washington Commanders fifth-round rookie quarterback is entering the record books with his first NFL pass, a 16-yard touchdown to All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Here’s a look at the play…
The Dallas Cowboys started off with the ball and punted after getting a single first down on six plays, but punter Bryan Anger bobbled the snap and the Commanders’ special teams took advantage, taking over at the Cowboys’ 20-yard line on the fringe of the red zone.
After a one-yard handoff to running back Jonathan Williams, offensive coordinator Scott Turner wrote up a play to get Howell on the stat sheet and McLaurin into the end zone.
On the ensuing drive, the Commanders forced Dak Prescott and the Cowboys into a three-and-out, which ended in a 10-yard sack from defensive lineman Efe Obada.
You can’t ask for a much better start to your NFL career, but now Howell has a high bar to work up to. He probably won’t throw a touchdown on every throw he makes, so get it out while you can now: Sam Howell only throws touchdowns in the NFL.
Howell and the Commanders held a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter against the Cowboys.
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