Burks' One-Handed TD Aids Commanders in OT Loss to Broncos

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks made one of the most spectacular catches of the NFL season Sunday night, snagging a one-handed touchdown pass in the end zone during a 27-26 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Landover, Maryland.

The highlight-reel play came early in the third quarter on third-and-goal from the 5-yard line. Quarterback Marcus Mariota dropped back from shotgun formation and lofted a fade pass toward the corner of the end zone. Burks, tightly covered by Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, leaped and twisted backward, extending his right arm to haul in the ball while falling to the turf. The score put Washington ahead 14-13 and marked Burks' second career touchdown, his first since his rookie season in 2022.

Burks had returned to the lineup just three weeks after undergoing surgery on the same right hand, and the catch showcased the athleticism that once made him a first-round draft pick. Selected 18th overall by the Tennessee Titans out of Arkansas in 2022, Burks was expected to become a dynamic playmaker. However, injuries limited him to 27 games over two-plus seasons in Tennessee, where he recorded just one touchdown reception. The Titans released...