Terry McLaurin made history on Sunday. The sixth-year wide receiver broke Ricky Sanders' 36-year record for single-season touchdowns, leading the Washington Commanders to a 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Terry McLaurin’s 5-yard touchdown catch with 3 seconds left gave the Washington Commanders a 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The game-winning score came seconds after the Green Bay Packers lost on a field goal to the Chicago Bears to secure the NFC’s No. 6 seed for Washington.

Terry McLaurin's game-winning touchdown in the final seconds to beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-19 on Sunday accomplished more than ending the Washington Commanders' regular season in style. It gave McLaurin sole possession of the all-time Washington record for receiving touchdowns in a season.

Having already ensured it was in the playoffs, Washington ensured it would get the NFC’s sixth seed with a dramatic victory.

The Washington Commanders do a lot of things well, but they are at their best when Terry McLaurin is getting involved.

For its regular season finale, the Washington Commanders got Austin Ekeler back on the field. But head coach Dan Quinn pulled Jayden Daniels early. Still, the Commanders got another last-second win, and Terry McLaurin dropped a truth bomb about it, according to a post on X by John Keim.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin made the history books in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys. McLaurin did it in the best way possible, helping his team win the game. Heading into the regular-season finale,

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy speaks with press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones speaks with the press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington.

The 2024 season was a frustrating one for the Dallas Cowboys. After winning 12 games in each of the past three seasons, they fell to 7-10.

McLaurin’s touchdown reception from Marcus Mariota, who replaced Jayden Daniels for the second half, was his 13th touchdown catch of the season. That is a single-season franchise record for receiving touchdowns. He caught eight passes for 62 yards.

Terry McLaurin's late touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys secured a historic milestone, giving him sole possession of the Washington Commanders' single-season receiving touchdown record. This feat highlights McLaurin's exceptional season and places him among the franchise's all-time greats.

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