Treylon Burks Stuns NFL Fans With a One-Handed TD Against the Broncos
The moment unfolded in the third quarter, with Washington driving down the field and the game tied. Marcus Mariota had been guiding the offense efficiently, and as the Commanders reached the red zone, it felt like a pivotal point in the matchup. On the tenth play of the drive, Mariota lofted a pass toward the back corner of the end zone, giving Burks a chance to make something happen. And something happened indeed.
As Burks battled Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, he reached back with only his right hand while falling backwards—essentially contorting his body mid-air—and somehow hauled in the ball. The crowd erupted as he secured the catch on his way down. It was a pure, instinctive, almost impossible play, and it immediately put Washington ahead 14-13. Social media lit up within seconds, and comparisons to Odell Beckham Jr.’s legendary 2014 one-handed grab came flooding in. Even Beckham himself chimed in with a nod of respect.
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For Burks, this moment carried even more weight. This was only his second career touchdown. After being drafted in the first round by the Titans back in 2022, expectations were high—but injuries, inconsistency, and limited opportunities had defined his tenure there. He was released earlier this season, and many assumed his career might be drifting toward the margins of the league. Washington only added him to the active roster because Luke McCaffrey went down with an injury.
Yet on Sunday night, under the bright national spotlight, Burks showed exactly why he was drafted in the first round. Plays like this don’t just raise eyebrows—they reset trajectories. And on top of Burks’ moment of magic, Sunday seemed to be a day for spectacular one-handed grabs across the league, with Raiders rookie Brock Bowers pulling off one of his own.
But Burks’ catch stood apart. It wasn’t just the athleticism; it was the timing, the pressure, the stage, and the story behind it. The Commanders needed a spark, and Burks delivered one that electrified the stadium and reignited belief in his potential.
If there was ever a “remember where you were” moment for Washington fans this season, that was it. And if Burks keeps pulling off plays like this, he won’t just be fighting for a roster spot—he’ll be fighting his way back into the spotlight that once seemed to fade too soon.
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