Across The Shield: Terry McLaurin Strikes, Nick Bosa Gets His First Sack, and Malik Hooker Nabs a One-Handed Pick

Scary Terry Goes Off

The NFL still didn't know about Terry McLaurin heading into this weekend, but they do now.

After he didn't catch a single pass in the preseason, McLaurin went off with five catches for 125 yards and a touchdown, including this 69-yard bomb:

TERRY MCLAURIN TO THE HOUSEpic.twitter.com/z3pnuL52ly

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 8, 2019

Terry McLaurin can just run past coverage #Redskins pic.twitter.com/LVrU78L3Sw

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 8, 2019

And it wasn't just his speed on display:

Terry McLaurin making some ridiculous catches #Redskins pic.twitter.com/dYofDxAKmU

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 8, 2019

McLaurin actually could have had another deep touchdown as he was streaking wide open down the field in the second half, but was overthrown. Still, it was a hell of a debut.

Just wait until he decleats a downfield defender on a run block. The Washington faithful will lose their minds, and we'll all live vicariously through their swoon.

Zeke is Back

Ezekiel Elliott missed the entire preseason due to contract negotiations with the Cowboys, but if there was any rust he shook it off quickly.

The highest-paid running back in the league only saw 13 carries in the blowout win over the Giants, but he averaged over four yards a touch for 53 yards and a touchdown on the day.:

ZEKE BACKpic.twitter.com/L51qHVa07T

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 8, 2019

He still runs through folks, he just makes a lot more money doing it.

MALIK HOOKER THINGS

You'll be shocked to learn that Malik Hooker snagged an absurd interception on Sunday.

Towards the end of the fourth quarter, the Chargers were inside the 10-yard line, about to put the game on ice with a two touchdown lead. Then Malik Hooker happened.

Just Malik Hooker things. #lookmaonehandpic.twitter.com/Yk8uh0RaB9

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 8, 2019

This is worth isolating, watching again, and composing a tribute power ballad. Goodness, Malik. pic.twitter.com/5fOqOp50FA

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 8, 2019

The Colts then marched down the field, scored and got the two-point conversion to send it to overtime. They ultimately still lost, but the one-handed snag was game-saving at the time.

Have a Day, Sam Hubbard

Terry McLaurin stole the show on offense, but Sam Hubbard had the most dominant defensive performance of any former Buckeye on Sunday.

He finished the game with a team-high 10 tackles and lived in the Seattle backfield with two tackles for loss, two sacks and four quarterback hits.

.@Sam_Hubbard_ INCOMING #CINvsSEA | #SeizeTheDEY pic.twitter.com/8OCaEK3Bu1

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 8, 2019

The 10 tackles and four hits are new career highs for Hubbard while the sacks and tackles for loss tie career highs – and he did it all in one game.

Folks, I think he's going to have a fine season.

First Time Feeling

Nick Bosa played his first football game since he left Ohio State's matchup with TCU.

He's still good at football.

Didn't take long at all for Nick Bosa to record his first NFL sack.pic.twitter.com/yb8FTYJOHh

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 8, 2019

Bosa finished with three total tackles, one tackle for a loss, one sack and had three quarterback hits.

Note: Given that NFL rosters are constantly in flux, the chart may not be 100 percent accurate. If you notice a mistake or an omission, call it out and we'll amend.