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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
7-5 · 2ND IN NFC EAST
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Ryan Fitzpatrick injury update: Washington to start Taylor Heinicke with veteran placed on IR Ryan Fitzpatrick's season isn't over, but the Washington Football Team quarterback is set to miss at least a few weeks.
Ben Standig: Rivera on Dyami Brown, who drew a long PI... - The Athletic Rivera on Dyami Brown, who drew a long PI penalty: "His speed showed up." Played 2nd most WR snaps. Overall Rivera said of the rookies, "Our...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington places QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on IR, Taylor Heinicke to start vs. Giants Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury in Washington's opening day loss against the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington places Ryan Fitzpatrick on injured reserve; Taylor Heinicke to start vs. Giants Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury during the first half of Sunday's season-opening loss to the Chargers.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ryan Fitzpatrick headed to IR with hip injury Some simply terrible news has come in for veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, as his 2021 campaign appears to be up in the air. Fitzpatric...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Ben Standig: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will be placed on IR after... - The Athletic QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will be placed on IR after suffering a hip subluxation injury in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, a source confirmed. An M...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ben Standig: QB Taylor Heinicke is expected to start... - The Athletic QB Taylor Heinicke is expected to start Thursday against the Giants. You probably expected that.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants
Taylor Heinicke is set to start at quarterback for Washington against the New York Giants on Thursday night after Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his right hip in the season openerSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Newton Will Not Sign With Washington Football Team The Cam Newton free agency watch begun early on Sunday afternoon as Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first starting QB in 2021 to exit a game aft...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ryan Fitzpatrick - MRI confirms hip subluxation Fitzpatrick's MRI on Monday revealed a hip subluxation, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per the report, Washington plans to place Fitzpatrick on injured reserve after his MRI confirmed his diagnosis, although it's not yet clear whether the issue will end his season. Taylor Heinicke will serve as the starting quarterback during Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the Giants and figures to remain the starter while the 38-year-old remains sidelined. Kyle Allen will be available as the primary backup, while the team added Kyle Shurmur to its practice squad Monday. Once Fitzpatrick is officially placed on injured reserve, the earliest he'll be able to return will be Week 5 against the Saints on Oct. 10.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Allen - Slated to serve as primary backup Allen (coach's decision) will serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the Giants, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was a healthy scratch in Sunday's season opener, but he'll step in as the primary backup behind Taylor Heinicke because Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) is expected to be ruled out for Thursday's game. Allen appeared in four games for Washington last year and completed 60 of 87 passes for 610 yards, four touchdowns and an interception.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington adds Kyle Shurmur with Fitzpatrick hurt With Ryan Fitzpatrick hurt, the Washington Football Team is adding a quarterback. But not that one.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Taylor Heinicke - Starting in Week 2 Heinicke will start Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the Giants, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Heinicke filled in for Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) in Sunday's season opener and completed 11 of 15 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. Fitzpatrick will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of his injury, but he's at least expected to miss the Week 2 contest because Washington will be playing on a short week. Kyle Allen is slated to serve as Heinicke's primary backup against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Standig: The Washington Football Team signed QB Kyle... - The Athletic The Washington Football Team signed QB Kyle Shurmur to the practice squad. Former Vanderbilt standout joined the Chiefs' practice squad as a...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Ryan Fitzpatrick, Raheem Mostert, Jerry Jeudy affecting Week 2 waiver pickups Ryan Fitzpatrick, Raheem Mostert, and Jerry Jeudy headline our first regular season edition of injury updates. Get the latest news ahead of...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cam Sims - Limited to two snaps Sims played two snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Chargers, catching his lone target for a 17-yard gain.
Impact There was some thought Sims and Dyami Brown would share the No. 2 receiver role with Curtis Samuel (groin) on injured reserve for at least the first three weeks of the season. Brown finished with just one catch for a loss of two yards on four targets, but he dominated playing time with a 93 percent snap share, while Sims got most of his work on special teams. It is possible Sims gets a little more playing time Week 2, but he won't be a recommended fantasy play for Thursday's game against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rapoport: Ryan Fitzpatrick expected to miss multiple weeks with hip injury NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports on Washington Football Team QB Ryan Fitzpatrick's hip injury sustained during Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • NFL.COM
Wake Up Washington: On To Thursday Night A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, presented b...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Dyami Brown - Handles every-down role Brown caught just one of four targets for a two-yard loss in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Chargers, but he did play 93 percent of Washington's snaps on offense.
Impact The rookie third-round pick actually tied Terry McLaurin for second on the team in targets, as QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke combined for only 21 pass attempts in a game where Washington emphasized Antonio Gibson but got smashed in the possession battle anyway. While the rookie didn't exactly shine in his regular-season debut, Brown did have a solid grip on the No. 2 receiver role from a playing time standpoint, with Cam Sims poaching just two snaps all afternoon. Of course, Brown could be demoted to third or fourth on the depth chart once Curtis Samuel (groin) returns from injured reserve (at some point Week 4 or later). For now, Washington will host the Giants on Thursday in Week 2, likely starting Heinicke at QB and Brown as the No. 2 wideout.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Humphries - Catches two passes Humphries caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Chargers
Impact Humphries played 60 percent of snaps on offense, working as the No. 3 receiver behind Terry McLaurin (100 percent) and Dyami Brown (93 percent). The three combined for only 10 targets, with Washington attempting 21 passes in a game where QB Ryan Fitzpatrick left early due to a hip injury. Humphries figures to handle the same slot role in three-wide sets Thursday night against the Giants, this time with Taylor Heinicke as the starting quarterback for Washington. Once Curtis Samuel (groin) returns from IR -- no sooner than Week 4 -- playing time could be harder to come by for Humphries.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
J.D. McKissic - Quiet in season debut McKissic had one carry for eight yards and one incomplete target in Sunday's 2016 loss to the Chargers.
Impact McKissic played 36 percent of snaps on offense, mostly replacing Antonio Gibson in obvious passing situations. Pretty much everything worked against McKissic in this one, with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) exiting early and Washington ultimately attempting only 21 passes in a game where the opponent dominated possession. McKissic should see a few more touches Thursday night against the Giants, but it does seem the backfield split has shifted more toward Gibson (20 carries, five targets Sunday) in his second pro season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Fitzpatrick - Facing lengthy absence? Fitzpatrick (hip) could be out anywhere from a few weeks to the rest of the season, pending the results of Monday's MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The quarterback is believed to have suffered a subluxation of his right hip in the second quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss to the Chargers. He's scheduled for an MRI early Monday, but it isn't clear when Washington will provide an update on the results. Depending on what doctors see, Fitzpatrick could be back within a few weeks or could be facing a multi-month absence. Either way, he's a strong candidate to be placed on injured reserve, which would mean a minimum of three missed games. Taylor Heinicke figures to start at quarterback for Washington in Week 2, hosting the division-rival Giants on Thursday Night Football.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington-Chargers Monday Stats Pack A list of stats and notes from the Washington Football Team's 20-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, presented by BDO by the Numbers, as co...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Taylor Heinicke, perhaps Washington's new starter, brings a boost of improvisation and energy Heinicke, 10 months removed from math class, looked impressive Sunday while filling in for the injured Ryan Fitzpatrick.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Aldridge: Washington must give Taylor Heinicke a chance as it again finds itself in QB limbo Forget Cam Newton. Washington's best path forward after Ryan Fitzpatrick's injury is seeing what Taylor Heinicke can do.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
