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WATCH: Washington Commanders Get Closer After Curtis Samuel TD

Curtis Samuel caught his second touchdown of the season as the Washington Commanders try to complete a big comeback.

Jeremy Brener

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The Washington Commanders continue to chip away.

After trailing 27-3 against the Chicago Bears at halftime on Thursday Night Football, the Commanders are now within 10 after Sam Howell's second touchdown of the night ... this time to receiver Curtis Samuel.

Here's a look at the play ...

Howell's touchdown capped off a 12-play, 75-yard drive that lasted 3:18.

For Samuel, it's his second touchdown in as many games after finding the end zone for the first time in 2023 on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Samuel's versatility as a runner and receiver is definitely helpful for what the Commanders offense is trying to build.

Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (27) intercepts a pass over Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) during the first half at FedExField.
Chicago Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. (27) intercepts a pass over Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) during the first half at FedExField / Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

"I think it fits in very well," coach Ron Rivera said during training camp. "Go back and get an opportunity to look at the stuff that they did in Kansas City and look at how creative and inventive they have been over the years with the receivers that they've had." 

The Commanders opted to go for a two-point conversion to make it a one-possession game. However, Howell was unable to get rid of the ball and was sacked, resulting in the game staying at a two-possession deficit for the Commanders.

The Commanders are running out of time from pulling off a massive comeback, but given the fact that the Bears surrendered a big lead on Sunday against the Denver Broncos and that Washington has momentum on its side, the game is far from over.

The Commanders trail 30-20 with just under 11 minutes remaining in the game.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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