Jahan Dotson catch: WR makes ridiculous catch but Giants force fumble in crazy sequence of plays
When the Washington Commanders needed it most, their rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson stepped up in a big way, making a stunning catch in the fourth quarter of the crucial NFC East matchup against the New York Giants!
With his team trailing by five and pinned inside their own 10-yard line against the Giants midway through the fourth quarter, Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke spotted his wide receiver one-on-one and launched a deep pass to Dotson, who hauled it despite a Giants defender being in close proximity.
The 61-yard catch helped the Washington offense get in field goal range. Watch the incredible play below:
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Dotson catch offset by Taylor Heinicke fumble
A 19-yard Brian Robinson run saw the Commanders' offense advance to the Giants' 11-yard line. However, on 3rd and 4, Giants star Dexter Lawrence got to Heinicke, popping the ball out of his grasp.
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The officiating crew initially ruled that Heinicke was down by contact before the ball popped out, but a challenge by Giants head coach Brian Daboll overturned the call and the Giants got the ball back.
They then ran down the clock a little, and while the Commanders got back to the Red Zone again in the final moments, they couldn't score, giving the Giants a 20-12 victory.