1 week Ago
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It came during an explosive 22-point second quarter for the hosts, who secured a vital victory in the conclusion of the NFL's 2024 London trilogy of games after slumping to 1-5 to start their season. Washington said: "I saw the opportunity and I was just like, let's be aggressive and it paid off. It's a special moment.
"It's crazy because all week I was talking with team-mates and we were like, 'It's going to happen. You're going to get one. You're going to score and get a punt return'.
"I was telling some of the players, some of the coaches, I was like 'I just want one. I just..
. Rachel Steinberg.
