‘I Can Do It’ – Taylor Heinicke Confident of Continuing as Washington Football Team Starter

Washington Football Team started their 2021 NFL season on a disappointing note. Coach Ron Rivera’s boys suffered a narrow 20-16 loss to Justin Herbert-led Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. Despite the loss, the bigger dilemma for WFT was the injury sustained by veteran QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The highly-reputed NFL journeyman was escorted off the field with a hip injury in the 1st quarter against the Chargers. Scans later revealed that Fitzpatrick would be out for an ‘extended period leaving coach Rivera with two quarterbacks to choose from – Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen.

Heinicke was named the starter against New York Giants on Thursday night. It’s safe to say he did not disappoint.

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Taylor Heinicke is confident of holding on to WFT starting spot

Taylor Heinicke was sensational last night as Washington Football Team defeated the Giants by a 29-30 margin at the FedEx Field. He went 34 of 46, throwing for 336 yards with 2 passing TDs against 1 interception.

The 28-year old was asked if he was confident of holding on to his starting berth following Thursday’s epic win. Here’s what he replied.

“I do, and I have confidence that I can do it. So if those guys in the locker room and the facility believe in me, that’s all that matters, and I believe they do…Even as a backup, I prepared every week like I was the starter,” Heinicke said after last night’s epic win over the Giants.

Heinicke is certainly making a name for himself in 2021. After impressing in last season’s Wild Card playoff against eventual Super Bowl winners Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he is consistently making strides to cement a permanent starting spot in the American capital.

WFT next go up against Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills. Will Heinicke continue this fine run of his or will it come to a startling halt? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

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