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Dontayvion Wicks capitalizes as DeVonta Smith garners extra attention

Washington chose to dedicate increased defensive focus toward slowing down DeVonta Smith. That strategic decision ultimately opened up chances elsewhere for the offense.

Dontayvion Wicks took full advantage of the situation created by that coverage. Stepping up throughout the contest, he successfully converted on the extra openings that came his way.