Commanders might have found exactly what they needed at the perfect time

"After a rocky start against the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane turned what could have been a forgettable afternoon into a performance that shows he deserves more opportunities to get the ball in his hands. Lane had every reason to hang his head early. The rookie, who has only gotten limited chances in the receiving game, dropped a would-be touchdown that would have given Washington a 14-3 lead."

"Then came Lane's moment to shine. After the Commanders' offense came out flat to start the second half, the fourth-round pick helped slip the script. He fielded a punt at the 10-yard line, found a crease, hit a few juke moves to escape the outstretched hands of Raiders defenders, and then turned on the jets for a 90-yard touchdown return."

Jaylin Lane overcame early miscues to change the game's momentum with a 90-yard punt-return touchdown. He dropped a would-be touchdown that would have given Washington a 14-3 lead, and a subsequent Matt Gay 37-yard field goal was missed. A 25-yard punt return was erased by a holding penalty, and the offense had earlier fumbled, compounding mistakes. Lane then fielded a punt at the 10, found a crease, used juke moves to evade Raiders defenders, and sprinted for a 90-yard score. The return tied the biggest play in the league and ended a 33-year drought for Washington rookies returning punts for touchdowns, sparking a decisive offensive sequence.

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