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Tagged: Taylor Heinicke (32 Results)

Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

Scheduling should play a role in the crowning of the NFC South winner. The Bucs have a modest closing schedule, but if the current numbers are to be believed, the Falcons and Saints have the easiest remaining schedules in the league.   more »

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Mar
1

Washington QB Howell not the starter?

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera appears to be playing games with fantasy owners. After announcing several times since the season ended that quarterback SAM HOWELL is the team’s “QB1” enteringMore the offseason program, Rivera said this week that Howell is “not our starter”. Whatchu talkin’ about Willis? Rivera said that Howell is indeed the “QB1” and that he has a great opportunity to be the starter, before adding that the Commanders want to find a veteran quarterback to compete for the starting gig. The Commanders also have TAYLOR HEINICKE on the roster, although he will soon be a free agent. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Around the NFL: Thirstin' for Howell

Washington is turning to Sam Howell at quarterback. And why not? It gives them the opportunity to see him in a regular-season game while simultaneously saving all of us from having to watch Carson Wentz or Taylor Heinicke.   more »

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Jan
5

Commanders quarterback carousel keeps turning

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that rookie quarterback SAM HOWELL will start in Sunday’s season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. After flipping and flopping throughout the seasonMore and in recent weeks between quarterbacks TAYLOR HEINICKE and CARSON WENTZ, the Commanders figured “why not?” and decided Howell should get a turn as well. Less

Source: Team Website

Jan
3

Rivera has no regrets about quarterback switch

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that he has no regrets about his decision to start quarterback CARSON WENTZ over TAYLOR HEINICKE in Sunday’s loss to the ClevelandMore Browns. Rivera’s decision raised eyebrows in both real football and the fantasy version, with Heinicke having a winning record during his time as starter. The decision seems to have backfired, with Wentz throwing 3 interceptions and leading the Commanders offense to just 10 points in the loss. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
29

Wentz to provide “spark” to Commanders offense?

Despite leading Washington to a 5-3-1 record during his starting tenure, Commanders quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE is heading to the bench in favor of fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ. Head coach Ron RiveraMore said that the veteran Wentz will be back as the starting quarterback for the team’s Week #17 game against the Cleveland Browns. Rivera indicated that he believes Wentz can provide the offense with a “spark” because of his increased comfort level in directing the Commanders offense. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Carson Wentz

Washington is going back to Carson Wentz as its starting a quarterback, a real what-have-you-done-for-me-lately shot at Taylor Heinicke. Washington went 2-4 under Wentz at the beginning of the year, 5-2-1 under Heinicke, until he struggled at San Francisco last week (like most other quarterbacks this season).   more »

Dec
20

Commanders sticking with QB Heinicke…for now

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that the team will be sticking with TAYLOR HEINICKE at quarterback, for now. Rivera added that he would consider making a changeMore to fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ if the team does not “get back on track”. Heinicke has started the past eight games after Wentz suffered a broken right ring finger in mid-October, guiding the team to a 5-2-1 record as the starter. Unfortunately for the Commanders and fantasy owners, the offense has struggled despite the winning record. Wentz was active on Sunday for the first time since his injury. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dec
13

Commanders activate QB Wentz from injured reserve

The Washington Commanders activated quarterback CARSON WENTZ from injured reserve on Monday. Wentz was first placed on IR after fracturing his finger against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football backMore in Week #6. While he has done an admirable job working his way back, head coach Ron Rivera confirmed that Wentz will serve as the primary backup to fellow quarterback and starting signal caller TAYLOR HEINICKE. Fantasy owners, take note. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: November 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 9 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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Oct
21

Commanders QB Heinicke “more comfortable” in return to starting role

Washington Commanders quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE said this week that he is “more comfortable” and “more confident” moving into the starting role than he was a year ago under similar circumstances. HeinickeMore was thrust into the starting role last year when veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was lost for the season due to a hip injury suffered in Week #1. This time around, Heinicke knows what to expect and his teammates have shown a confidence in him that should only help. Less

Source: NFL.com

Oct
19

Commanders name QB Heinicke as starter vs. Packers

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Tuesday that TAYLOR HEINICKE will be the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. With fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ outMore for the foreseeable future with an injury, Heinicke gets the starting gig with rookie signal caller SAM HOWELL working as the backup. Less

Source: Washington Post

Oct
18

Commanders QB Wentz likely out 4-6 weeks

Washington Commanders starting quarterback CARSON WENTZ underwent successful surgery on Monday to tend to the fractured ring finger on his throwing hand. Wentz is expected to make a full recovery butMore he is also expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks while recovering. The team is reportedly considering placing Wentz on injured reserve. With Wentz out for the foreseeable future, TAYLOR HEINICKE takes over the starting gig with rookie fifth-round draft pick SAM HOWELL taking over as the primary backup. Less

Source: NFL.com

Ask the Experts: What's your favorite feel-good story from 2021?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What is your favorite feel-good story from the 2021 season?  more »

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Dec
8

WFT QB Fitzpatrick done for 2021 season

Washington Football Team veteran quarterback RYAN FITZPATRICK is reportedly headed for arthroscopic surgery on his damaged hip that will officially end his 2021 season. Fitzpatrick was signed in the offseason toMore be the Football Team’s starting quarterback but his time in that role lasted less than 30 minutes. Fitzpatrick was injured late in the second quarter of the opening day game against the Los Angeles Chargers. As expected, the WFT will finish the year with TAYLOR HEINICKE leading the way, as he has done for most of the season. Less

Source: Team Blog

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