OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
Next Game vs Titans · Sun 6:00PM
WAS -5.5 TOTAL 44.5
Heinicke's heroics spackle over Washington's larger problems Taylor Heinicke, over the course of his football life, has made a lot of plays most people would call “crazy.” Passes on the run. Deep bombs...
Analysis ' Until Washington finds its long-term QB answer, it is lucky to have Taylor Heinicke Washington can't count on Heinicke to be its franchise quarterback, but it has something special in him, regardless.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Logan Thomas, Brandon Scherff among Washington starters injured in win over Atlanta Washington's reserves stepped up in relief duty during Sunday's comeback win over the Falcons.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Washington vs. Falcons: Everything we know Here’s everything we know from Washington’s 34-30 Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Curtis Samuel - Four catches in Washington debut Samuel (groin) caught all four of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-30 win over Atlanta.
Impact Samuel didn't play a significant role in his first game for Washington after being activated off injured reserve. His four targets tied with Ricky Seals-Jones for third on the team behind Terry McLaurin (13) and J.D. McKissic (five). Samuel's versatility should earn him some touches on short passes, gadget plays and runs moving forward, but he's more of a supporting player rather than a go-to wideout of McLaurin's ilk.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
3 Standouts in Washington's Week 4 Win Over the Falcons Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter, and wide receiver Terry McLaurin helped lead Washington to...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Taylor Heinicke - Three TD passes in comeback win Heinicke completed 23 of 33 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 34-30 win over the Falcons. He added 43 yards on five rushing attempts.
Impact Heinicke hit Terry McLaurin for a 33-yard touchdown in the second quarter but was otherwise quiet until he was called upon to come up with some late-game magic, which has become customary for the 28-year-old quarterback. He connected with McLaurin from 17 yards out to pull Washington within two with 3:52 remaining, then found J.D. McKissic for the game-winning 30-yard touchdown in the final minute, though the running back admittedly did most of the work on the play. With an 8:3 TD:INT since taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) in the season opener, Heinicke has held his own under center heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Saints.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Gibson - Finds end zone in Week 4 win Gibson (shin) rushed 14 times for 63 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-30 win over the Falcons.
Impact Gibson didn't seem limited by the shin injury that cropped up late in the week, as he got 14 of Washington's 23 rushing attempts by running backs. He scored his first rushing touchdown of the season from two yards out in the second quarter. Talks of a three-down role for Gibson have fizzled out with J.D. McKissic -- who caught the game-winning touchdown in the final minute -- cementing himself as the team's third-down back of choice, but the second-year pro out of Memphis still sees plenty of usage as Washington's early-down workhorse and goal-line back. Up next for Gibson is a Week 5 visit from the Saints.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Ryan postgame press conference vs. the Washington Football Team Matt Ryan speaks to the media after the Atlanta Falcons took on the Washington Football Team.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Terry McLaurin - Scores twice in comeback win McLaurin caught six of 13 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-30 win over the Falcons.
Impact McLaurin hauled in fewer than half of the balls thrown his way but made the most out of his catches. He got Washington on the board with a 33-yard touchdown in the second quarter, then scored the first of two Washington touchdowns in the final four minutes of the fourth from 17 yards out. After watching his touchdown total plummet from seven as a rookie to four last season, the third-year wide receiver out of Ohio State has already scored three times through four games. McLaurin will have a tricky matchup against standout Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in Week 5 but should continue to see plenty of attention from quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heinicke leads another comeback as Washington beats Atlanta Heinicke hit running back J.D. McKissic on a remarkable cross-body throw that resulted in a game-winning, 30-yard touchdown in Sunday’s 34-3...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
5 Takeaways From Washington's Wild, Back-And-Forth Win In Atlanta The Washington Football Team survived a wild, back-and-forth battle with the Atlanta Falcons and overcame a 10-point deficit with a 34-30 wi...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Defensive issues persist, but Washington finds a way to rally past Atlanta, 34-30 Taylor Heinicke found J.D. McKissic for a touchdown in the final minute as Washington improved to 2-2 with a 34-30 victory in Atlanta.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Mike Davis postgame press conference vs. the Washington Football Team Mike Davis speaks to the media after the Atlanta Falcons took on the Washington Football Team.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Arthur Smith postgame press conference vs. the Washington Football Team Arthur Smith speaks to the media after the Atlanta Falcons took on the Washington Football Team.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
WATCH: Taylor Heinicke finds J.D. McKissic for game-winning touchdown J.D. McKissic’s game-winning touchdown was something else.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Washington loses Logan Thomas, Brandon Scherff to injury, but defeats Falcons Thomas left the game in the first quarter and appeared to be frustrated on the sideline while being evaluated by the team's medical staff.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How Washington stunned the Falcons late despite missing every extra-point attempt The Falcons gave up two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to help Washington win despite the Football Team's own extra-point miscues.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Houdini Heinicke: Washington beats Falcons 34-30 on late TD
Taylor Heinicke ad-libbed a 30-yard touchdown pass to JOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: J.D. McKissic Takes Flight On Unbelievably CLUTCH TD Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic takes flight on an unbelievably CLUTCH touchdown.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Heinicke's Houdini Act Ends In Crazy TD Snag By McLaurin Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's Houdini act ends in a crazy touchdown snag by wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Heinicke Fades Away To Find McLaurin For The Conversion Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke fades away to find wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the first down conversion.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Cam Sims - Ruled out for game Sims has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a hamstring injury.
Impact Sims wasn't targeted to begin Sunday's game, but he went down in the fourth quarter and will be unable to return. DeAndre Carter could see a slight uptick in playing time with Sims unavailable.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jon Bostic - Won't return Sunday Bostic (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
Impact Bostic totaled six tackles before leaving the contest. Jared Norris will likely replace him for the remainder of the game.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
