This wasn’t quite DK Metcalf tracking down Budda Baker. The concept was the same.
Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith picked off Alex Smith and was headed for the end zone.
However, Washington Football Team wideout wasn’t about to let that happen and took off and caught Jayon Smith from behind after giving the linebacker a good 10-yard head start.
The pick and the tackle:
Look at what Jaylon Smith found 🙌 @thejaylonsmith @dallascowboys
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— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin wasn't about to let him return the INT for a TD ⚡️ @TheTerry_25 @WashingtonNFL
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— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 26, 2020
Strangely, Joe Buck pronounced the game about to be tied on FOX. However, the WFT defense came up huge and limited Dallas to a field goal that brought the Cowboys within 20-16,