Over the last few weeks, Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder looked close to breaking a big punt return. After a quiet start to the season, Crowder had punt returns of 14 and 20 yards in Weeks 4 and 5, respectively.
In Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, Crowder finally had the game-changing play Washington has been looking for from its return game.
In the first half, with the Commanders trailing 7-3, Crowder takes the punt and returns it 61 yards to the Falcons’ 11-yard line. Washington would score a touchdown three plays later and never trailed again.
That excellent punt return was enough for Crowder to be named the NFC special teams player of the week. It’s the second time he’s won the award in his NFL career, both with Washington. Crowder is in his first year back with the Commanders after four years away. Crowder was a fourth-round pick of Washington back in 2015.
Jamison Crowder has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/sI69jHNq1o
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 18, 2023
The Commanders meet the Giants in Week 7.