Taylor Heinicke

Ryan Fitzpatrick has been out of the Washington lineup since going down with a hip injury. All signs point to the veteran remaining sidelined for the foreseeable future, opening the door for more opportunities for Taylor Heinicke.

Taylor Heinicke has hit a skid in Washington, throwing just one touchdown to three interceptions over the last two weeks as the Football Team has slid to 2-4.

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting QBs, 1-32 -- and with Tom Brady dropping a spot, there's a new king of the quarterbacking realm! Meanwhile, Justin Herbert slides after his worst game of the 2021 season.

With the Chiefs sitting in the AFC West cellar at 2-3, is it time to worry about the back-to-back AFC champions? Cynthia Frelund digs into Kansas City's slow start. Plus, an upset pick for Sunday and more.

NFL.com's Michael F. Florio breaks down the best and toughest fantasy matchups for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season.

Is anyone outplaying second-year star Justin Herbert? Did rookie Zach Wilson just hit bottom on the international stage? Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting quarterbacks, 1-32.

You have lineup questions. We have answers. At least we hope. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season.

Can the Seahawks survive a month without Russell Wilson? Will the Dolphins overcome sloppy defensive play? Judy Battista identifies seven teams at risk of falling apart due to injuries and weaknesses.

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks with a brand new No. 1. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts shoots up the board while Ben Roethlisberger continues to plummet.

You have lineup questions. We have answers. At least we hope. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season.

Michael F. Florio breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season.

NFL.com's Michael F. Florio's breaks down the best and toughest fantasy football matchups in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season.

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks, with Dak Prescott and Derek Carr soaring into the top three. Meanwhile, the 2021 rookie class is experiencing a rude awakening.

You have lineup questions. We have answers. At least we hope. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is back for the 2021 NFL season.

Michael F. Florio breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season.

Taylor Heinicke will start again on Sunday for the Washington Football Team vs. the Bills. If he continues to play the way he did last week, that starting stint could be a lengthy one.

It's only Week 3, but a number of teams are already dealing with injuries at the game's most important position. With that in mind, Nick Shook ranks the top 10 backup quarterbacks in the NFL today.

Gregg Rosenthal provides a fresh ranking of all 32 starting quarterbacks, and there's a new No. 1! Meanwhile, Kyler Murray continues to fly up the board with special play, while the top two picks of the 2021 NFL Draft bottom out.

Two weeks into the 2021 NFL season, movement abounds in Dan Hanzus' Power Rankings. Did the Cardinals or Raiders crack the top 10?

Are the Raiders finally ready to get over the hump and back to the playoffs under Jon Gruden? Jeffri Chadiha explores that topic and more in his First Read ahead of Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.

Taylor Heinicke's fortitude and moxie keyed Washington's comeback on "Thursday Night Football," as the Football Team rallied to a 30-29 win over the rival New York Giants.

Ryan Fitzpatrick won't be going under the knife following his significant hip injury, but the Washington quarterback is still expected to miss about half of the 2021 season.

With the first week of the 2021 season in the books, how do the NFL's starting quarterbacks stack up against each other? Gregg Rosenthal provides updated rankings, 1-32, with 44-year-old Tom Brady and 21-year-old Trevor Lawrence moving in opposite directions.

After the injury to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Washington coach Ron Rivera thinks Taylor Heinicke has the fortitude to handle the starting QB job going forward.

Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick exited Sunday's game in the second quarter after getting crunched on the ground by Chargers defender Uchenna Nwosu. The 38-year-old was ruled out with a hip injury. 

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws a precise pass to wide receiver Adam Humphries.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke runs for a 38-yard gain.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones burns his former team with a 39-yard touchdown reception from Taylor Heinicke against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's five most improbable completions to wide receiver Terry McLaurin through the first five weeks of the season, according to Next Gen Stats.

Watch Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's best plays through the first five weeks of the 2021 season.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke finds wide receiver DeAndre Carter to convert a fourth-and-14.

Watch the best play ever from Week 4 where Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke leads his team to victory over Atlanta, throws game-winning TD pass. Taylor Heinicke ad-libbed a 30-yard touchdown pass to J.D. McKissic with 33 seconds remaining, rallying the Washington Football Team to a 34-30 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

The "Good Morning Football"' crew selects the defining image of Week 4.

The return of Brady to Foxboro and a pair of OT winners for New York were part of an exciting week 4 in the 2021 NFL season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights moments that woke them up in Week 4.

Watch the best plays from Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's 333-yard game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL Season.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's Houdini act ends in a crazy touchdown snag by wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke fades away to find wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the first down conversion.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke calls his own number on a speedy 20-yard scramble.

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin leaps to snag a 33-yard touchdown from quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke pinpoints wide receiver Terry McLaurin over the middle for 21 yards.

Adam Rank makes his fantasy projections ahead Sunday's Week 4 matchups.

"NFL Fantasy Live" crew shares five surprise sleepers for Week 4.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's improv scramble ends in vintage touchdown dive.

Check out Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's three most improbable completions from his team's Week 2 win over the New York Giants.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's best plays vs. New York Giants on "Thursday Night Football" during Week 2 of the NFL 2021 season.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke reacts to his team's last-second win over the New York Giants on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 2.

Can't-Miss Play: Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke, tight end Ricky Seals-Jones connect for terrific top-shelf, toe-tapping touchdown.

Washington Football Team Taylor Heinicke locates running back J.D. McKissic on the sideline for a huge 43-yard catch and run.