Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. got things started with a 69-yard kickoff return on the opening kickoff that set up Washington’s first score. “It creates momentum,” said backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, who helped the Commanders capitalize on the excellent starting field position with a two-yard touchdown run five plays later. “It’s huge.” With the Commanders leading 20-10 early in the third quarter, rookie wideout Jaylin Lane broke the game open with a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown. “I told them I just need one lane and I’ll make the rest happen,” said Lane, who couldn’t corral a pass in the end zone in the first quarter. According to the team, it was the first time since 1994 that Washington had a kickoff return and a punt return of at least 60 yards. Washington’s excellent return game more than made up for an up-and-down day from kicker Matt Gay, who made field goals of 46 and 56 yards but also missed from 37 and drilled a kickoff out of bounds.