Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott had a quiet start to his NFL career. Sinnott did not have a catch through the first six games this season until he was finally targeted in last week’s 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers.
It just so happened that his first NFL catch was also a touchdown. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury provided more information on Sinnott’s first career catch on Thursday.
“His first catch was a touchdown, and the play was called ‘Taylor Swift,’ so you can’t really beat that to start your NFL scoring career,” Kingsbury said on Thursday.
The fun didn’t stop there, though, as Kingsbury revealed the Commanders have other plays named after pop stars.
“His first catch was a touchdown and the play was called “Taylor Swift” so you can’t really beat that to start your NFL scoring career”
-Kliff Kingsbury on Ben Sinnott’s TD vs. Panthers@JPFinlayNBCS @nbcwashington @BenStandig @taylorswift13 #RaiseHail #Commanders pic.twitter.com/dlgv2QOnc2
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) October 24, 2024
The Commanders also have a play named “Kelce,” but not after Travis Kelce. It’s simply called Kelce, with Kingsbury letting everyone know the plays aren’t “married together.”
As for Sinnott, the second-round pick from Kansas State has played in all seven games for the Commanders, appearing on 32% of Washington’s offensive snaps. Sinnott has been lauded for his blocking, but Kingsbury hinted that he could be much more involved in the passing game going forward.