Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) let me out his emotions after 33-yard catch. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Terry McLaurin taunts ‘This is my city’ after clutch catch over Stephon Gilmore

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated 10/31/22

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is an Indianapolis native. For the first time as a pro, McLaurin was in the same stadium he rooted on the Colts, won two high school state championships, and two Big Ten championships.

Thus, on the Commanders’ final offensive drive needing a touchdown to at least tie the game, McLaurin shined brightest, snagging a high throw from the hands of Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore at the one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining.

McLaurin jumped up with joy. His emotions let out, screaming to Gilmore and then to everyone inside Lucas Oil Stadium, “This is my city!”

Terry McLaurin after his 33-yard catch to put the Commanders at the 1-yard line: “This is my city!” pic.twitter.com/fy29GvAeVa
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) October 30, 2022

Colts cornerback Kenny Moore could only laugh because there was no other comeback for that moment.

Terry McLaurin. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/qfSl3hKe6h
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 30, 2022

The Commanders scored on the next play, as Taylor Heinicke scored on a quarterback sneak to tie the game at 16-16. The extra point gave Washington the lead for good at 17-16 with 22 seconds remaining.

McLaurin’s catch is spectacular regardless of what stadium occurred. However, the moment’s energy was exceptional because the play happened in Indianapolis.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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