ASHBURN, Va. — Taylor Swift’s influence has reached every corner of NFL culture, even extending to the names of specific plays.

As a result, Ben Sinnott will forever associate his first NFL touchdown with the play named “Taylor Swift.”

“This is one memory I’ll always cherish,” the rookie tight end shared on Thursday.

Sinnott certainly made an impression on Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, as he caught his very first pass for a 3-yard touchdown during the game when Washington dominated Carolina 40-7. He noted that his heart raced upon hearing the play call, as it could either involve a run or a pass directed at him.

“His first catch resulted in a touchdown, and the play was called ‘Taylor Swift,’ so that’s a memorable start to his NFL scoring journey,” Kingsbury mentioned. “He was really excited about it.”

A second-round draft choice out of Kansas State, Sinnott is striving to carve out a more prominent position in the team’s passing strategy.

“He’s been showing continuous improvement,” Kingsbury added. “The game is starting to slow down for him. He has amazing potential.”

This particular play had been on Kingsbury’s play sheet for around three games before the Commanders finally got a chance to execute it.

“Kliff has collected some creative names for the plays,” wide receiver Terry McLaurin remarked. “To be honest, it helps us remember them. We usually use signals, but seeing relatable names during the planning makes you smile.”

“It adds a layer of fun. I’m not sure if there’s a distinct connection between ‘Taylor Swift’ as the play name and how we execute it, but it’s entertaining to hear the different names.”

The play titled “Taylor Swift” is a fresh addition to this year’s playbook, according to Kingsbury. There are several other pop culture icons represented as well.

“There are a variety of them,” Kingsbury noted. “But that one is a standout. We’ll definitely use it again.”

Swift made her mark in the NFL last year thanks to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Commanders left guard Nick Allegretti, who was part of the Chiefs last year, realized that Swift’s fame would inevitably influence him in Washington, describing it as “awesome to have her touch the play calling.”

“She’s a superstar for all the right reasons,” Allegretti stated. “Her talent is phenomenal.”

The decision to name the play after Swift came from Washington’s tight end group, as Kingsbury indicated.

“I think our tight end room consists of a bunch of guys who enjoy Taylor Swift’s music. It was more of a group agreement,” Sinnott explained, adding that songs like “Our Song” and “August” are his top picks.

And as the call for “Taylor Swift” was made, Sinnott felt “Ready For It.”

This story has been updated with new information.