Watch: Russell Wilson hits Jalen Virgil for long TD on rookie’s first NFL catch

Well, that’s one way to haul in your first NFL pass.

Broncos rookie wide receiver Jalen Virgil caught a 66-yard score from QB Russell Wilson, to put Denver up 7-0 on the Titans in the second quarter.

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Virgil had been inactive most of the season, but got a uniform on Sunday with KJ Hamler out with a hamstring injury. He made the most of the opportunity thus far.

The Broncos will be without Jerry Jeudy the rest of the game, so Virgil might be needed in the second half and beyond.

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