Washington Commanders quarterback Trace McSorley on Sunday scored some major points with his new teammates after dealing some damage during their preseason finale against the New England Patriots.
The Commanders had possession with just over three minutes of action left at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland.
McSorley had first-and-10 at New England’s 30-yard line with his team up 13-10. The 29-year-old QB ran the football for a small gain as he ended up out of bounds along the left sideline.
The box score credited McSorley just one yard for his efforts. But the Commanders players on the sidelines reacted as if he had scored a touchdown because of the bump he delivered against Patriots cornerback Azizi Hearn.
Commanders players were jumping up and down as McSorley stared down Hearn. Even rookie QB Jayden Daniels was fired up after the play. The referees needed to separate the players before tensions escalated.
McSorley carried the momentum toward a game-sealing touchdown four plays later as the Commanders won 20-10. He finished the contest 12-for-21 with a TD. The Penn State alum also rushed for 40 yards on four carries.
Sunday’s prime-time contest was a good one for backup QBs. Patriots QB Drake Maye stepped in after starter Jacoby Brissett got injured and made a viral play of his own.
