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          Washington's Howell scrambles, dumps it to Robinson for 51-yard TD

          • John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2023, 09:57 PM
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              John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keim
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          SEATTLE -- The Washington Commanders coaches have praised quarterback Sam Howell repeatedly for keeping his eyes downfield when he scrambles. The Seattle Seahawks quickly found out Sunday how dangerous he can be when this happens.

          On second-and-8, Howell looked right on the opening drive but saw safety Jamal Adams blitzing free through the line. So he scrambled to his left.

          It appeared Howell might scramble for a few yards, but he spotted running back Brian Robinson Jr. free down the left sideline. Howell then hit Robinson, and he sprinted down the sideline for the 51-yard score.

          The touchdown made it 6-0, but kicker Joey Slye missed the PAT.

          Against New England last week, Howell completed a handful of plays when on the move or under duress in the pocket. He completed nine passes the past two weeks combined for gains of 20 yards or more. And it's a big reason Washington -- which came into Week 10 allowing the second-most sacks (44) -- has cut down on sacks, allowing only four in the past two games combined.