Safety Bobby McCain got into a testy exchange with Washington media over the team’s defensive struggles. The Falcons converted on 10 of 16 chances. Washington’s touted defense continues to struggle, giving up 374 yards and 24 first downs to one of the league’s lowest-ranked offenses. “When my number is called, I just go out and try to make a play,” Patterson said “I’d give all this back to get a win. He also averaged 26 yards on three kickoff returns. He led the Falcons in receiving and rushing, finishing with five catches for 82 yards and six carries for 34 yards. Patterson, who lines up at running back and receiver along with returning kicks, has emerged as one of the league’s most dynamic players.
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“It was exciting to be back on the field,” said Samuel, who spent four years in Carolina before signing with Washington in free agency. Samuel missed the first three games because of a groin injury that has slowed him late spring. Receiver Curtis Samuel finally made is debut for Washington after being activated off injured reserve. He was able to limp back on the field to do the holding for kicker Younghoe Koo on an extra point, but Koo had to take over the kickoff and punting duties the rest of the game. P Cameron Nizialek injured his right hamstring injury while kicking off. LB Jon Bostic (shoulder) and WR Cam Sims (hamstring) were also injured on a tough day physically for the visiting team.įalcons: CB Isaiah Oliver was carted off the field in the first half with a knee injury and didn’t return. OG Brandon Scherff hobbled to the locker room in the third quarter with a knee injury after blocking on a 21-yard field goal by Hopkins. Washington: TE Logan Thomas was knocked out of the game in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Heinicke’s first TD pass was a a 33-yarder to McLaurin in the second quarter, A disputed personal foul penalty on Chase Young allowed the Falcons to keep the ball after they appeared to be stopped on fourth down.ĭeAndre Carter returned the second-half kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown, giving Washington a 19-14 lead. Ryan threw four TD passes, also connecting with Mike Davis on a 7-yard scoring play that stretched Atlanta’s lead to 30-22. “We had multiple opportunities to win that game. “Obviously frustrating,” Falcons first-year coach Arthur Smith said. He added touchdown catches of 12 and 14 yards. Patterson hauled in a 42-yard pass from Matt Ryan for Atlanta’s longest play from scrimmage this season, giving the Falcons an early 10-0 lead. Heinicke’s heroics ruined a big day for Atlanta’s Cordarelle Patterson, who became the first Atlanta player since 2018 to score three touchdowns in a game. McKissic broke a diving attempt by Deion Jones - the only guy with a chance to make a tackle - took off down the sideline and dove over the pylon for the winning score.
“No one was open, so I needed to make a play.” McKissic slipped out into the right flat with no one around, Heinicke spotted him, and made a daring throw back across the field. Rolling to his left, Heinicke didn’t see anyone open among four possible targets. It failed, preserving a 30-28 lead for the Falcons (1-3).Īfter the Washington defense forced a punt, Heinicke guided his team into field goal range. Two missed extra points by Dustin Hopkins forced Washington to go for a two-point conversion. “I just knew Taylor was gonna give me a chance.” “No play is ever dead when Taylor’s back there,” said McLaurin, who finished with six catches for 123 yards. and delivered an off-balance throw with another rusher in his face that Terry McLaurin, slipping away from two defenders, managed to catch in the back of the end zone for a 17-yard TD. I saw a lot of crazy stuff from him.”įirst, Heinicke eluded Dante Fowler Jr.
“I feel like I’ve kind of been doing that, those kind of plays, throughout my life,” he said. Returning to the metro area where he grew up, Heinicke completed 23 of 33 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns - two of them in the final 3:52 to pull it out for Washington (2-2).īoth were vintage Heinicke, seemingly created out of thin air. McKissic with 33 seconds remaining, rallying the Washington Football Team to a 34-30 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Heinicke ad-libbed a 30-yard touchdown pass to J.D. To do it in front of family and friends really made it special.
ATLANTA (AP) - With a flair for improvisation, Taylor Heinicke has been pulling off all sorts of bizarre plays most of his life
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