Taylor Heinicke is playing a tremendous game for the Washington Football Team on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The quarterback, who is replacing an injured Alex Smith, delivered a stunning touchdown in the third quarter to bring the WFT within 18-16.
Watch as Heinicke appears doomed to be sacked but escapes and takes off.
He not only gets the first down but also the touchdown by diving from the 4-yard line and hitting the pylon with the football. The play officially covered 8 yards but provided far more thrills than that.
TAYLOR HEINICKE
ALL HEART pic.twitter.com/trcnSaoaiq
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Just like they drew it up at Old Dominion, where Heinicke played college ball.
TAYLOR HEINICKE. #WashingtonFootball
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Rookie defensive star Chase Young was on the spot to congratulate his quarterback.
Put some respect on the name. #WashingtonFootball #SuperWildCard
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