Athan Kaliakmanis hits Treylon Burks for 47-yard touchdown

The rookie's first career passing score trims the deficit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

ANOTHER LOOK: #Commanders 7th-round rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis connects on his 1st career TD pass on a 47y strike to WR Via @JosinaAnderson on X

What happened: Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw the first touchdown pass of his career, finding Treylon Burks for a 47-yard strike. The seventh-round pick entered the game in relief against the Indianapolis Colts.

Why it matters: Kaliakmanis, drafted 223rd overall out of Rutgers in 2026, took over the offense during the ongoing regular-season contest. The deep completion to Burks injected necessary life into a depleted unit dealing with recent offensive injuries.

By the numbers: The 47-yard connection narrowed the Washington deficit against Indianapolis to 20-13. Entering the matchup, the Commanders held a 2-4 record while averaging 18.5 points per contest.

What to watch: Washington will look to build on the rookie's scoring drive as the game progresses. Kaliakmanis' usage for the remainder of the contest will be closely monitored.

Sources

@JosinaAnderson 2026-10-04T15:41:11.989482+00:00

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