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Commanders turn beautiful Tress Way punt into safety, TD

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated Oct 19, 2025 8:00 PM ET

The Washington Commanders needed something to go their way after the Dallas Cowboys scored easily on the game’s opening drive and their offense got forced off the field on a three-and-out. Washington turned to their longstanding punter, Tress Way.

Way turned the tide with a 58-yard punt. Commanders safety Percy Butler beautifully tiptoed in front of the goal line, downing the punt at the one-yard line. The tremendous play surely made Washington’s special teams coach, Larry Izzo, proud.

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Butler’s tremendous effort paid off on the very next play. The Commanders’ defense gobbled up Cowboys running back Javonte Williams inside the end zone for a safety. Washington’s Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne got penetration off the snap and craddled Williams for the two points and the kickoff.

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Commanders offense turns safety into touchdown

Washington’s offense marched 65 yards on seven plays to the end zone. A 44-yard reception from quarterback Jayden Daniels to wide receiver Chris Moore highlighted the drive. Then on 3rd-and-goal Daniels connected with tight end Zach Ertz for a five-yard touchdown pass, giving the Commanders an 8-7 lead.

The Commanders failed the two-point conversion try. However, a great play by its special teams led to eight points, two by the defense, and six by the offense. What a way to get contributions from all three phases of the team.

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