WATCH: Taylor Heinicke finds Terry McLaurin for spectacular touchdown

In Washington’s Week 7 game at Green Bay, head coach Ron Rivera knew it would take a massive effort from quarterback Taylor Heinicke to pull off the road upset.

Things looked bad early when Washington’s defense allowed Aaron Rodgers to march down the field and find wide receiver Davante Adams for a touchdown on a fantastic play that we’ve been accustomed to over the years from Rodgers.

How would Heinicke and Washington’s offense respond? Heinicke targeted wide receiver Terry McLaurin early and often, and the result was a spectacular 40-yard touchdown pass, and Washington tied the game.

Heinicke did an outstanding job of turning what looked to be a sack into seven points for Washington. The quarterback trusted McLaurin — as he should — and the wideout went up and beat the defender for the 50-50 ball.

McLaurin ended Washington’s first drive with three receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown.