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Worst pick 6 of the season? Miami easily runs back weak Sam Howell throw

Andrew Van Ginkel snared the easiest pick 6 possible as Miami shoveled points onto Washington's head

Sometimes Christmas comes early.

Miami strode into Washington a 9-point favorite over the Commanders, and proceeded to fulfill that moneyline expectation by postscripting an early Tyreek Hill touchdown with a magnificent roller-coaster celebration.

A few minutes and another Dolphins field goal later, Washington made Miami's job even easier with one of the worst pick-6 scores you'll ever see. Andrew Van Ginkel worked his way around the right side of the Washington line, and would you look what hit him right in the chest, courtesy of Sam Howell (video above).

Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel got a gift-wrapped pick 6 courtesy of Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel got a gift-wrapped pick 6 courtesy of Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In the very definition of "records you don't want," Howell's interception broke a tie for most INTs this season with Josh Allen; Howell now has 14 in 12-plus games for Washington. Any faint hopes Washington had of sneaking into a playoff spot in the weak NFC are fading away. Miami, meanwhile, spent the day padding stats. And Van Ginkel got himself a souvenir to treasure forever.

The Dolphins won 45-15 behind Hill's huge afternoon.