Everything was coming up great for the Washington Commanders on Sunday. That includes rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane , who got into the end zone for the first time in his career.
It wasn't at receiver, though, but on special teams. During the third quarter of Washington's game against the Las Vegas Raiders , Lane returned a punt 90 yards to extend the Washington lead to 27-10. It was the Commanders first punt return for a touchdown since Week 5 of the 2016 season.
WELCOME TO THE BIG LEAGUES, @j_lane_2 !!!
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Lane, a rookie out of Virginia Tech , has handled the punt return duties for Washington all season. He entered Sunday's game with five punt returns for 50 yards but has now