Ryan Fitzpatrick
Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) makes his way to the locker room a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) makes a pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dolphins seeking 3rd consecutive victory over Patriots

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:28 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Career start No. 127 the biggest of them all for Derek Carr

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 06, 2022 02:40 AM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 13, 2021 11:23 AM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) is brought down by Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King (25) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 26, 2021 04:36 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Flacco will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday at home against the Miami Dolphins. Coach Robert Saleh made the surprising announcement Wednesday, Nov. 17, as the team decided to go with the 36-year-old veteran over Mike White, who started the last three games in place of the injured Zach Wilson. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Jets know they need to cover offense vs. Dolphins' Cover 0

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 03:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Franchise QB (Taylor's Version): Heinicke does it his way

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington worries rusher Chase Young tore ACL in right knee

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 14, 2021 05:41 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs past New York Jets' C.J. Mosley (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 11, 2021 01:40 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson answers questions after an NFL football practice Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans signed the 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back to help replace injured NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ageless oldies but goodies defying Father Time around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 03:53 AM EST

Washington Football Team fans wear halloween costumes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera, Washington shift into future evaluation mode at 2-6

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 04, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Dean Lowry and Rashan Gary sack Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-10. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fitzpatrick set for MRI in 2 weeks, no timetable on return

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 25, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throwing the ball during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rivera: No plan to replace Heinicke with Allen as WFT QB

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 18, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), keeps his injured hand in a pad as he runs through a warmup drill with backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) behind him during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson had surgery on his hand last Friday, and Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Seahawks play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Chiefs looking to beat Washington for 8th consecutive time

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington's Rivera now faces Saints with Winston and Payton

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 07, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Kamren Curl (31) hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) who throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Texans coach all too familiar with Bills QB Allen's ability

By John Wawrow Sep. 30, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after making a catch against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders, Chargers seek to continue strong starts on Monday

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 12:50 PM EDT