German offensive lineman Brandon Coleman recorded his first career NFL reception during the Washington Commanders’ 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on a bizzare, deflected-pass sequence that drew enthusiastic praise from television analyst and former player Jason Kelce.
How the Bizarre Play Unfolded in London
The unusual sequence occurred with roughly six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the international fixture. Backup quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis—who entered the game after Marcus Mariota sustained an injury—attempted a pass downfield. An Indianapolis defender deflected the football, sending it flying vertically into the air.
An initial Colts defender intercepted the falling ball, but immediately lost possession following a collision with a teammate. The loose ball drifted directly toward Coleman, who gathered the rolling deflection and turned upfield. The 25-year-old offensive lineman picked up 13 rushing yards and secured a crucial first down for Washington before multiple defenders dragged him to the turf.
Jayden Daniels and Jason Kelce React to Play
Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels watched the sequence unfold from the sideline in disbelief as he missed the action due to an injury. Meanwhile, former Philadelphia Eagles center and Super-Bowl-winner Jason Kelce, broadcasting the game as a TV analyst, celebrated the moment on air.
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“So something like this actually never happens,” Kelce remarked during the broadcast, comparing the chaotic deflection drill to a scene from the film The Sandlot.
Background on Brandon Coleman
The play marked a historic statistical milestone for Coleman, a Berlin native selected by the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft. As an interior offensive lineman, Coleman’s primary responsibilities center on pass protection and run blocking, making ball-carrying duties an extreme anomaly for his position group.
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