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7-10, 3rd in NFC East
Washington's faith in its roster could lead to aggressive pursuit of QBs
With more confidence in its depth and supporting cast, the team is in better position to make a move for a QB than it was last offseason.
NFL execs make 10 predictions for 2022: QB trades, coach surprises and more
Will Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers leave their teams? Could a big-name coach make a surprising decision? What will the NFC East teams do at QB? Execs help us look to the future.
Antonio Gibson's growth among Washington's reasons for optimism in 2022
The running back, who has improved his patience, vision and toughness, says "it's all coming together" after rushing for 146 yards vs. the Giants.
2021 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams
The Jaguars fired their coach and have the draft's No. 1 pick, and the Browns missed the playoffs, again. What's next for non-playoff teams in 2022?
2022 NFL regular-season opponents for every team
Who will your favorite teams face in 2022? Here's a look at every franchise's home and road opponents for next season.
Washington beats Giants on Gibson TD run, McCain's 2 INTs
— After a final month marred by COVID-19 issues, a fight on the field, a tragic automobile accident involving a passenger in a car driven by a fellow player and a losing streak, the Washington Football Team had something to feel good about after its...
Pick-six by Bobby McCain puts Washington Football Team in control against Giants
The safety steps in front of a pass by New York's Jake Fromm and returns it 30 yards, pushing Washington's lead to 12-0.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
What to watch on D: 1) LB Cole Holcomb. He's much better when someone else runs the middle. Does he finish strong next to MLB David Mayo? 2) S Darrick Forrest. Another young guy Washington would like to play. If he does play a lot, what does he show? He was physical in college. 3) LB Jamin Davis. It's been a rough few weeks for the rookie, in large part because he was at the scene of the Deshazor accident. That can't be minimized. Can Davis finish with a good game, building off it for 2022.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
What to watch on O: 1) WR Dyami Brown. If Ron Rivera wants to get a look at young guys, he should be the first one to get lots of time. He's shown competitiveness and physical play as a gunner on special teams; can that help him as a receiver? 2) G Brandon Scherff. Get a good look; it's probably his last game in a Washington uniform, unless a long-term deal can be reached. 3) Taylor Heinicke. He earns another $125,000 if he plays 60 percent of the snaps today and Washington wins.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
Washington inactives: WR Curtis Samuel, K Brian Johnson, QB Garrett Gilbert, DE Nate Orchard, OL Saahdiq Charles, TE Sammis Reyes, DE Montez Sweat. Samuel ends the year with six catches for 27 yards. A groin injury followed by a hamstring injury limited him to parts of five games this season.
Here's how Buccaneers' Tom Brady, Packers' Aaron Rodgers and more can cash in
What's there to play for in Week 18? For several players there is big money to be had for achieving such incentives as snaps, sacks, receptions and team performance.
A 'LaVar Leap' gone wrong: Penn State great LaVar Arrington apologizes for prematurely announcing HOF induction
Known for a play where he jumped the snap count, Arrington, a two-time All-American at Penn State and first-round NFL draft pick, jumped offside on announcing he would be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. His apology came with a face-palm.
Portis gets 6 months in prison for fraud scheme
Former Washington and Broncos running back Clinton Portis was sentenced to six months in federal prison and six months of home confinement for his part in defrauding a health care benefit program for retired NFL veterans.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Shaun Alexander
Former Alabama RB Shaun Alexander joins the show to talk about the upcoming national championship game between the Tide and Dawgs.
Source: WFT secures a 3-year deal with LT Leno
Starting to look ahead to next season's offense, the Washington Football Team took care of one potential hole by signing left tackle Charles Leno to a three-year, $37.5 million deal on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Hurts: Railing collapse could've been 'much worse'
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has sent a letter to the Washington Football Team and the NFL asking what follow-up action would be taken regarding Sunday's railing collapse at FedEx Field after his team's victory.
WFT set to unveil new nickname on Feb. 2
The Washington Football Team says it will announce its new nickname on Feb. 2 and that the new name won't be one of the favorites suggested on social media.
The 2021 NFL Thrill Index: We ranked the 32 walk-off winners from most to least exciting
There have been more walk-offs this season than in any other season since the merger in 1970.
Fans say WFT didn't offer aid after railing collapse
Four individuals who fell as a result of a railing collapse at FedEx Field Sunday -- all of whom say they suffered injuries from the incident -- refuted a statement by the Washington Football Team suggesting they were offered on-site medical evaluation.
Depleted Washington eliminated from NFL playoffs by latest tough loss but sees bright future
Coach Ron Rivera and his players make no excuses for their four-game slide but view their resilience as a sign of better days to come.
Railing collapses, fans fall as Hurts walks past
A railing at FedEx Field collapsed Sunday, causing several fans to fall and hit the ground as Eagles QB Jalen Hurts walked past. None of the fans appeared to be hurt.
Eagles beat Washington, get help to clinch playoff berth
— Jalen Hurts scrambled out of trouble to avoid a handful of sacks and ran the ball when needed with Miles Sanders out.
WFT's Seals-Jones out after cameraman collision
Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones suffered a neck injury in a scary sideline collision with a cameraman Sunday and was carted off, although coach Ron Rivera said later that he was up walking around in the locker room.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
What to watch on D: 1) Washington's DEs. With Montez Sweat and James Smith-Williams out, it'll be a big issue. Daniel Wise has played fine when given the chance, but facing this rushing attack will be more challenging. 2) Kam Curl. He'll help contain Eagles TE Dallas Goedert, who caught 7 passes for 135 yards in the first meeting that Curl missed. 3) Jalen Hurts' legs. The threat of him running creates confusion and hesitation and leads to good creases for Philly's backs.
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2021 NFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 530 | 358 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 444 | 385 |
| Washington | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 335 | 434 |
| New York | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | 258 | 416 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards202.421st
Rushing Yards121.212th
Points For19.7Tied-23rd
Points Against25.525th