Across The Shield: Dwayne Haskins Captures the Moment of His First Win, Michael Thomas and Nick Bosa Strengthen Cases for MVP Considerations and Malcolm Jenkins Scores a Pair of Sacks

Dwayne gets his first win

It wasn't pretty, but it didn't matter. 

Dwayne Haskins won his first game as an NFL quarterback on Sunday when he led Washington to a 19-16 win over Detroit, hitting Terry McLaurin to set up a game-winning field goal.

The Ohio State connection making clutch plays @dh_simba7 @TheTerry_25 @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/FtLBsNa19V

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 24, 2019

His stat line wasn't outstanding as he threw for just 156 yards and completed 13 of 29 passes. Still though, the young rookie could have cared less about that once he realized he had his first win in the bag. 

Haskins was HYPE after he led the gutsy game-winning drive @dh_simba7 pic.twitter.com/dgNQre68SH

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 24, 2019

He was so excited in fact, that he forgot to take the field for the last play. Opting to take some selfies with fans instead

.@Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins celebrating the win over @Lions by taking a selfie with a fan. Problem is.. they needed him for the victory formation! #DETvsWAS pic.twitter.com/QyHLuMvkgd

— Will Selva (@WillSelvaTV) November 24, 2019

Michael Thomas burns the Panthers

Michael Thomas isn't in the Most Valuable Player award conversation, but he should be.

You would be hard-pressed to name a more consistent player than Thomas. Each week, he lines up against some unlucky cornerback and eats his lunch. The same was true on Sunday. 

Thomas had 10 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers. For many receivers that's a season-high kinda game, but not for Thomas. That performance was the fifth game in a row Thomas eclipsed 100 yards (seven total) and his sixth game with over 10 catches. 

How some pundits continue to leave Thomas out of the top receiver conversation is laughable. Thomas is the best possession receiver in the league. Period. 

You can't guard him, you can only hope to contain him.@CantGuardMike | #SAINTS pic.twitter.com/of4yJ19ROK

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 24, 2019

Nick Bosa eats on SNF 

Michael Thomas isn't the only Buckeye who deserves a shout out in the MVP conversation. 

Nick Bosa has been a monster in his rookie season and even though he probably won't win the award, accolades are surely in his future.

In one of the 49ers toughest tests all season against the Packers, Bosa dominated what some people call the best oline and football and hounded the best quarterback in football. 

San Francisco smacked the cheese wiz out of the Packers 37-8. Bosa was a force all night finishing with three tackles, a sack and a recovered fumble. Under the lights he proved once again that Bosa is a bad boy. 

Bear hugs lead to bear shrugs @nbsmallerbear sack for a loss of 9 #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/ouJqIbLRwC

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 25, 2019

Malcolm Jenkins hunts down Russell Wilson 

Although he didn't get the win, Malcolm Jenkins looked great on Sunday. 

The 10-year vet had six tackles and two sacks in the Eagles loss to the Seahawks. 

Second down and four, Malcolm Jenkins sacks Russell Wilson. pic.twitter.com/gMwD1cDztN

— DIE-HARD Fans (@Eaglesfans9) November 24, 2019

Jenkins has been the heart and soul of the Eagles and will have to play a big role if the Eagles are to catch the Cowboys in the race for the NFC East crown.