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ArticleMarcus Mariota voted FedEx Air Player of the Week after clutch performance
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On a zone read play, Mariota trusted his legs; he kept the ball, diving between 2 defenders, each of whom had been blocked by TE John Bates, to convert the first down
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Bates blocked two defenders on Mariota's game-winning fourth-quarter scramble

Bates played a key blocking role on the game-winning play in the fourth quarter, executing crucial blocks on a zone read that allowed Mariota to keep the ball and convert a critical third down. His contributions in the run game and situational blocking were instrumental in the Commanders' victory.

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