What happened: J.J. McCarthy hung in against a blitz and threw a 66-yard touchdown to Isaiah Likely, putting his team ahead of Washington.

Why it matters: It was the go-ahead score. Likely added to a touchdown total that has been climbing all season.

By the numbers: Likely finished with 9 catches for 127 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2026 through 8 games, he has 46 catches for 448 yards and 6 touchdowns.

What to watch: Likely's next chance to add to his six touchdowns comes in his team's next game.

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