Speedy wide receiver Tavon Austin was finally unleashed on Sunday night.
Austin, the eighth overall pick in the 2013 draft, was never able to play up to his full potential as a member of the Rams. He had a limited role in the offense, and as such, the team had no problem letting him depart in free agency earlier in the year.
The Cowboys took a flier on him, in the form of a one-year deal, and judging by what he did on the first drive of the game, they’re probably quite happy they did.
On the team’s third play from scrimmage, the Cowboys elected to test Giants aggressive cornerback Janoris Jenkins, and Austin burned him. Dak Prescott hit Austin in stride, and the result was a 64-yard touchdown.
SIXTY FOUR YARDS!@dak to @Tayaustin01. WOW!
📺: @snfonnbc #DallasCowboys https://t.co/9Pf5QVVi6l
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2018
The bench clearly enjoyed it, judging by their reaction.
.@Tayaustin01 got the bench hyped 😤
(via @dallascowboys)https://t.co/qSayM1cXxH
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 17, 2018
That catch was Austin’s first as a member of the Cowboys, as he was held without a reception against the Panthers in Week 1.
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