Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs
Taylor Heinicke took on Tom Brady and the end result went about as expectedJANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
Alex Smith becoming the starting quarterback turned Washington's season around from 2-7 to NFC East championJANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steven Sims turns tricky handoff into speedy 18-yard run Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims turns tricky handoff into speedy 18-yard run.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • NFL.COM
Targeted six times Sims caught four of six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Carolina.
Impact Sims handled a larger-than-usual role with Terry McLaurin (ankle) inactive, but it was Cam Sims who led the team's wideouts with nine targets. Any fantasy upside for Steven in Week 17 depends on McLaurin missing another game, which won't necessarily happen.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 16
NFL Today, Week 16DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East Dwayne Haskins turned the ball over three times before getting benched, Steven Sims muffed a punt return that turned into a Panthers touchdo...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East
Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing 20-13 to the Carolina PanthersDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers pounce on Steven Sims's muffed punt for TD Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon Zylstra makes the fumble recovery in the end zone for the Panthers.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
Washington's loss to Carolina on Sunday ensures that a losing team will make the NFL playoffs for the first time since the Carolina Panthers in 2014DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulls down one pass Sims secured one of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Sims has collected one reception in three of his past four outings. The 23-year-old's only multi-catch performance in that span, Week 13 against Pittsburgh, yielded 17 yards. Terry McLaurin (12 targets) and Cam Sims (eight) were the wideouts most involved in Washington's passing game, while the Kansas product finished tied in a distant third alongside Isaiah Wright. With nearly as many punt returns (21) as receptions (22) this season, Sims has a single touchdown and only one performance of more than 20 receiving yards since Week 2.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Catches one pass Sims caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 23-15 win over the 49ers.
Impact Cam Sims and Terry McLaurin both played more than 90 percent of snaps, while Steven Sims got 37 percent and Isaiah Wright took 27 percent . None of the bunch had more than two catches or 24 yards, as Alex Smith (calf) and Dwayne Haskins both struggled to get anything going. Washington won the game behind two defensive touchdowns, a formula that probably won't work in Week 15 against Seattle. Expect more of a contribution from the Washington passing offense in that contest, but this Sims isn't likely to be a central figure.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pulls down four passes in upset Sims secured four of six targets for 17 yards during Monday's 23-17 win against the Steelers. He also posted a nine-yard punt return.
Impact Sims may have been held under 20 receiving yards for a third consecutive appearance, but his nine-yard third-down catch on Washington's opening drive of the second half helped situation the team for a touchdown to draw within four points. Since returning from a toe injury Week 9, the 23-year-old has posted 2.8 receptions and 17.6 receiving yards per game with one TD over five appearances. Sims' six targets from Monday tie a season high as he heads into a Week 14 matchup against San Francisco.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
PowerPoint: On 3-game run, Washington's Rivera eyes humility
Coach Ron Rivera wants to make sure his suddenly surging Washington team gets a good dose of humility coming off its biggest win of the seasonDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts one catch on Thanksgiving Sims reeled in his lone target for an eight-yard gain during Thursday's 41-16 win over the Cowboys. He added 15 yards on a pair of punt returns.
Impact Sims secured his first touchdown of the 2020 campaign in Week 11 against Cincinnati, but it was a forgettable outing on Thanksgiving for the 23-year-old. He's been back in the lineup for four games after sitting out four contests with a toe injury between Weeks 4 and 7. The Kansas product has accumulated an efficient 10 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets since his return from IR, as he now sets his sights on a Week 13 matchup against the Steelers' second-ranked pass defense.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Smith shows why he's Washington's starting quarterback
Alex Smith is showing why Ron Rivera wanted an experienced quarterback to start for WashingtonNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone Sims caught each of his three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-9 win over Cincinnati.
Impact The touchdown was Sims' first of the season, but he played only 32 percent of offensive snaps, his third straight week below 50 percent since he returned from injured reserve. With Terry McLaurin and Cam Sims working as the starters in recent weeks, the remaining WR snaps have been split between Steven Sims, J.D. McKissic and Isaiah Wright. Things could become even more crowded if Dontrelle Inman (hamstring) makes it back for Thursday's game against Dallas.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Smith rallies Washington after Bengals' Burrow carted off
Top pick Joe Burrow was carted off with a left knee injury before Alex Smith rallied Washington past the Cincinnati Bengals 20-9 to keep his team in the thick of the NFC East raceNOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five catches in loss to Lions Sims corralled five of six targets for 46 receiving yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss to Detroit.
Impact Sims fumbled on Washington's penultimate drive of the first half, but teammate Cam Sims was able to fall on the loose ball. Week 10 marked Steven's second appearance back from a toe injury that cost him four games, with his impact being much greater Sunday compared to his one-catch, four-yard output in Week 9 against the Giants. Next, Sims will face a Bengals defense that is tied for the third-most receiving touchdowns allowed to opposing wideouts on the season (13).
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Barely plays on offense Sims caught his lone target for a four-yard gain in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Giants.
Impact After missing four straight games with a toe injury, Sims returned for Week 9 but played only 30 percent of the snaps on offense. He also had one punt return for 12 yards, while Danny Johnson handled the kick returns. It's possible Sims gets more work Week 10 at Detroit, but we haven't seen him in a significant role since mid-September.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Sims makes return for Washington after toe injury Veteran Dontrelle Inman was among the team’s inactives with a hamstring injury, while wideout Steven Sims will be active for the first time...
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Healthy WR Golden Tate won't play for Giants at Washington
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate won't play Sunday at Washington in the aftermath of seemingly calling out quarterback Daniel Jones and the coaching staffNOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Activates Steven Sims Off Injured Reserve; Elevates Two Players From Practice Squad The team announced the following roster moves Saturday.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Washington Football Team will reportedly activate WR Steven Sims from IR The Washington Football Team will reportedly activate WR Steven Sims from IR. Since Week 3, the Washington Football Team has been without th...
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
Set to come off IR Sims (toe) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The return of Sims couldn't come at a better time for the Washington passing attack considering Dontrelle Inman (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, and Isaiah Wright has done little with the increased opportunities. Terry McLaurin still looms large as the team's true No. 1 option, but expect Sims to slot in right away, at least in three wide-receiver sets.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Looks ready to play Sims (toe) appears likely to return for Sunday's game against the Giants, as he's been a full practice participant throughout the week, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site...
Impact Coach Ron Rivera hasn't commented on the situation, but all other signs point to a return this weekend. Sims was a starter back in Weeks 1 and 2, but he came off the bench for Week 3 and was placed on injured reserve in early October. He could be reinstated to a starting job now that he's healthy, considering Dontrelle Inman (doubtful - hamstring) and Isaiah Wright haven't exactly set the world on fire.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
