JANUARY 11, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 6-2 · 1ST IN NFC EAST
6-2 · 1ST IN NFC EAST
Next Game at Giants · Sun 6:00PM
WAS -4.0 TOTAL 41.5
NFL wild-card winners and losers from Saturday's playoff openers: Rams, Bills and Taylor Heinicke The Rams got some unexpected contributions from two old stalwarts Saturday – a day that was full of surprises as the 2020 playoffs kicked of...
Plans to mull playing future Smith, who missed Saturday's playoff loss to the Buccaneers due to a strained right calf muscle, has yet to make a decision on whether he plans to continue his playing career, John...
Impact The report notes that the veteran a QB plans to take some time this offseason before making a call on his career plans. After suffering a devastating leg injury in November of 2018, Smith -- who has two more years left on his contract -- beat the odds and made it back to Washington's lineup this past season, starting six games for the team. With the franchise already having moved on from 2019 first-rounder Dwayne Haskins, the team's QB situation remains fluid, with its plans for Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen to be determined.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers win first playoff game since Super Bowl, beat Washington The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs after a tough win vs the Washington Football Team. In their fir...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
For Ryan Kerrigan, Saturday’s loss felt like the end of his time in Washington Washington's all-time sack leader is set to become a free agent and wants to be a starter, which the 32-year-old acknowledged likely can't h...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Alex Smith to ‘take a few weeks’ to mull future after ‘frustrating’ end to comeback season It's unclear if Smith, who completed a remarkable comeback from a severe leg injury suffered in 2018, will return to the Washington Football...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Picks up shoulder injury Heinicke suffered an AC joint sprain during Saturday's 31-23 wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Heinicke impressed in his spot start Saturday, completing 26 of 44 passes for 306 yards, a touchdown and an interception and running for 46 yards and a score. It wasn't enough to pull out the win, however, and Heinicke finished the game banged up. The X-Rays came back negative, so his recovery shouldn't take too long. The Old Dominion product will be an unrestricted free agent in March, and he certainly proved that he belongs in the NFL moving forward, even if it's just in a backup role.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Young wanted Tom Brady, but he couldn't get to him In the moments following a Week 17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team rookie pass rusher Chase Young celebrated his...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Shannon Sharpe Pokes Fun At Chase Young As Tom Brady Shines In Bucs Win - NESN.com Shannon Sharpe couldn't help but rib Chase Young as Tom Brady carved up the Washington Football Team on Saturday night.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • NESN.COM
Won't need toe procedure Gibson indicated that he won't require an offseason procedure to address the toe issue he played through down the stretch this season, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gibson, who is currently listed on the Washington Football Team web site as 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, also noted that he hopes to slim down some this offseason, with an eye toward gaining more explosiveness as a runner. In 14 games this past season, the 2020 third-rounder carried 170 times for 795 yards and 11 TDs, while catching 36 of his 44 targets for 247 yards. Looking ahead, Gibson is slated to head his team's backfield from the get-go in 2021 and in that context, he should see increased volume as long as he can stay on the field. Also remaining under contract with Washington next season are pass-catching ace J.D. McKissic, as well as Peyton Barber and Bryce Love.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
RG3 Tweets Touching Tribute to Washington After Playoff Loss The Washington Football Team fought hard, but ended up falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round on Saturday night by a sco...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Washington Football Team: 7-Round 2021 NFL mock draft after Wild Card loss to Bucs The Washington Football Team aims for playoff return in this 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft. Point blank, the Washington Football Team and quar...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFLSPINZONE.COM
Hail or Fail: Drops and bad calls hurt Washington, but the defense also didn’t do quite enough Washington sacked Tom Brady three times and forced a turnover, but could've used at least one more big play from its strongest unit.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Records 7.5 sacks as a rookie Young, who logged three tackles in Washington's playoff loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday, finished the 2020 regular season with 44 tackles, 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.
Impact Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Young was limited late in Saturday's game with what's being described as a mild ankle sprain. It's the sort of injury that would have been an issue for the pass-rusher had Washington advanced, but the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft will now have the entire offseason to heal up and prepare for his second year as a pro. Looking ahead to next season, Young, who turns 22 in April, will continue to be a key passing-rushing cog on his team's stout front four, while working in a starting defensive end role.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Football Team 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft after playoff loss A complete seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft for the Washington Football Team It was a valiant effort but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ultimately...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFLMOCKS.COM
'A True Pro': Teammates, Coaches React To Taylor Heinicke’s Superb Performance Heinicke wanted to prove he belonged in the NFL in Washington's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers. His work and preparation for the mome...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Washington Football Team: Three standouts from season-ending loss to Bucs Standouts from the Washington Football Team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Washington Football Team saw their season come to an end...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
NFL Playoffs: Tom Brady, Bucs survive against Taylor Heinicke, Washington; Bills advance | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
Taylor Heinicke dove for the pylon and launched himself into Washington football lore The emergency quarterback said he hopes he proved he could hang around in the league a little longer after Saturday night's inspiring perfor...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Game Balls: 3 Standouts Washington's Loss To The Bucs In The Wild Card Round Despite a 31-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback Taylor Heinicke, defensive tackle Daron Payne and wide receiver Terry McLaurin...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
5 Takeaways: Breaking Down Washington's Playoff Loss To The Buccaneers Washington's first season under head coach Ron Rivera ended with a disappointing yet encouraging 31-23 loss Buccaneers in the Wild Card roun...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
'Who the hell are you?' Taylor Heinicke answered Tom Brady's question Taylor Heinicke, mostly anonymous before Saturday, turned heads as Washington made a game of it against heavily favored Tampa Bay.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Is Taylor Heinicke for real? Who knows? But he sure was fun to watch Washington's season ended, but a year that began with disarray ended with a young quarterback perhaps claiming its most vexing position.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Taylor Heinicke Steals Show, But Bucs Win
Although he didn't get the win, Washington's fourth-string QB was the star Saturday. And social media sang his praises.JANUARY 10, 2021
Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Undrafted, unheralded Taylor Heinicke took on big, bad Tom Brady — who had no idea who the QB out of Old Dominion was w...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Washington QB Taylor Heinicke steals hearts of viewers with 'courageous' performance in loss to Bucs Taylor Heinicke gave a valiant effort on Saturday night in a 31-23 wild-card loss to Tampa Bay, completing 26-of-44 passes for 306 yards, on...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
