Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico lost their minds over insane Treylon Burks TD catch

The Washington Commanders gave wide receiver Treylon Burks a shot to prove himself after being released by the Tennessee Titans. And thanks to a jaw-dropping touchdown catch on the prime time stage, he's doing precisely that.

Burks has always had talent. He was a highly touted college recruit coming out of Arkansas en route to becoming a first-round pick. Unfortunately, injuries, the pressure of replacing A.J. Brown, and the team's ongoing struggles proved too much to overcome.

It already looks like Burks is set for a new lease of life in Washington. He flashed promise but missed one game with a finger injury. He used the bye week to get healthy, returning for Washington's clash with the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. And he was eager to take advantage of every opportunity coming his way.

Treylon Burks' wonder catch improved his chances of extended Commanders run

That was no more evident than in the third quarter. With the Commanders in a goal-to-go situation on third down, veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota floated a prayer to the corner in Burks' direction. Somehow, the wideout came down with it, sending the NBC Sports announce team of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth into complete delirium along the way.

This is the best way to stick around. It was a highlight reel grab in no uncertain terms, invoking memories of Odell Beckham Jr.'s similar catch years ago. This is also an example of the playmaking ability the physically imposing wideout can bring to the Commanders if he can keep stacking good performances to build confidence.

The Commanders have some questions within their receiver room this offseason. Deebo Samuel Sr. is out of contract. Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane remain a work in progress. Terry McLaurin will be back, but the same cannot be said of those lower down the food chain. There is an opening for Burks, and he's displaying the urgency needed to give himself a fighting chance of earning another deal beyond the 2025 campaign.

And in all honesty, this sensational catch might have sealed his fate in the most emphatic way imaginable.