Ja'Lynn Polk scores first career touchdown for Patriots in Week 2
FOXBORO -- Ja'Lynn Polk found the end zone for the first time of his NFL career on Sunday, scoring the first touchdown of the Patriots' 23-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Polk saw just one pass go his way in New England's Week 1 win over the Bengals, which he caught for a six-yard gain. His first catch on Sunday was much more impactful, as quarterback Jacoby Brissett went Polk's way on a second-and-goal pass from the Seattle 5-yard line, delivering an absolute bullet to the rookie receiver in the end zone.
Polk was able to get separation in the slot and was wide open to snag Brissett's offering, giving the Patriots an early 7-0 lead over the Seahawks. It capped off an 8-play, 60-yard drive for New England.
As part of the team's celebration, veteran receiver K.J. Osborn pretended to wrap the football and give it to Polk in the end zone. Chances are Polk -- whom the Patriots drafted 37th overall out of Washington -- will be hanging onto that ball for his trophy case.
Polk didn't factor into the game much more after his touchdown grab though, ending with two catches on three targets for 12 yards. New England receivers didn't do much on Sunday, with Obsorn catching one pass for seven yards. Demario Douglas saw just one target on the afternoon, but didn't count in the box score since he drew a defensive pass interference call on the play.
