Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Drive lives matter I would like to start by clearing up a common misconception that I see repeated over and over again in the comment threads on Hogs Haven. Taylor Heinicke is the Commanders’ backup quarterback. He was pressed into service two weeks ago when the starter was injured. Last season, he played in relief of starting QB Ryan … [Read more...] about One Reason Why Taylor Heinicke Is a Better QB for the Commanders than Carson Wentz
NFL Power Rankings: The Washington Commanders’ winning streak continues to push them higher
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Washington is moving up The Washington Commanders won their third game in a row with a victory over the Colts in Indianapolis. Washington is now 4-4 and will host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field on Sunday. Taylor Heinicke and Terry McLaurin combined for some magic on the game-winning drive, and will need more of … [Read more...] about NFL Power Rankings: The Washington Commanders’ winning streak continues to push them higher
NFL Week 9 ‘Thursday Night Football’: Philadelphia Eagles vs Houston Texans picks
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Thursday Night Football! Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season kicks off with a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans. Philly is the only undefeated team left in the NFL, and is coming off a pretty convincing win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. They just placed 1st round rookie DT Jordan Davis on IR, and will have to … [Read more...] about NFL Week 9 ‘Thursday Night Football’: Philadelphia Eagles vs Houston Texans picks
All aTwitter: 2 November 2022
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about … [Read more...] about All aTwitter: 2 November 2022
Player Spotlight: Curtis Samuel comes up big for Washington twice on Fourth Down
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Washington does not win against the Indianapolis Colts without the playmaking ability of Taylor Heinicke on their last drive. But Washington also does not win without Curtis Samuel’s late game efforts. The final two drives for Washington displayed several instances of high-level football awareness and playmaking ability for the … [Read more...] about Player Spotlight: Curtis Samuel comes up big for Washington twice on Fourth Down