Hopkins Converts 2nd Chance, Washington Beats Giants 30-29
Sep 16, 2021, 9:59 PM
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, and Washington defeated the New York Giants 30-29.
Hopkins missed his first attempt to win the game, but he was given a reprieve when Dexter Lawrence was flagged for being offside.
Dustin Hopkins wins it for @WashingtonNFL! #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/84Pzzdps2s
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2021
His next attempt was good, giving Washington a wild victory and quarterback Taylor Heinicke another moment in the sun.
NEEDED IT. GOT IT.#NYGvsWAS | @Telemundo44 pic.twitter.com/pMXhDIMsoj
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 17, 2021
Heinicke threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns.