All aTwitter: 10 January 2021 - Taylor Hienicke coming out party (second half)

Best second-half team in football, and they get the ball first.

The door is still cracked open.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Thank goodness that half is OVER. Now it’s put up or shut up in the 2nd Half

— Rick Doc Walker (@RickDocWalker) January 10, 2021

Heinicke can play, he’s not the problem, someone has to help him on offense. Ridiculous amount of missed opportunities. Brady’s torching the D, no pressure at all.

All of that being said it’s an 11-point game and we all know how much better this team is in the 2nd half

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) January 10, 2021

Reminder: Washington finished tied for the NFL lead with a +109 point differential in the second half.

Issue: Team they tied with is also on the field. pic.twitter.com/oyrhH1TeI9

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 10, 2021

Bucs had 282 total yards and Tom Brady threw for 209 yards in the first half. Jack Del Rio had better try something different in the second half. If the idea was really to be patient on defense and make the Bucs string together drives as NBC said, it's time to be more aggressive.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 10, 2021

Heinicke ain’t worried bout nothin

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2021

YOU THINK I GASSED HIM UP BECAUSE I PLAYED BALL WITH HIM??

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) January 10, 2021

Heinicke was only a BACKUP in the XFL?!

We're all so stupid.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

If Adam Gase ever had to go to his 4th string QB, he would never throw a pass beyond the line of scrimmage.

Kudos to Scott Turner for playing pretty aggressively tonight with Heinicke.

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) January 10, 2021

Me, checking to see how much Taylor Heinicke jerseys are going for online... pic.twitter.com/4lladce46n

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinike missed Logan Thomas at the sticks, high. That was his worst throw of the game. First "should've had that" toss. It took 22 throws.

It really is crazy how well he's playing. I hope that doesn't get lost in the result if things don't turn around. Crazy.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

Hard to see on this angle, but watching live the linebacker got a finger tip on it and disrupted the throw ever so slightly. pic.twitter.com/3jJLsKcrZ3

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

Washington is able to able to move down the field with relative ease, but stalled just inside the red zone.

Dustin Hopkins nails the field goal and Washington is back down by one score, 18-10

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

Washington brings the score to 18-10 Tampa. They need for the defense to make a play to make this a winnable game.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) January 10, 2021

Washington's defense has been excellent in the second half this year. The team has allowed a league-low 5.69 points per game and a league-low 116.9 yards after halftime. The next closest in yards are the Rams at 136.6. https://t.co/WwbLDmr7Pu

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 10, 2021

If we don't see a Logan Thomas trick play pass tonight, I will be sad.

He threw this great 81-yard TD pass when in Arizona... his only completion as a Cardinal https://t.co/WPSrDzzN5L

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) January 10, 2021

The music here at Fedex Field during stoppages is exactly what you would hear at an 8th grade birthday party at a roller rink.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 10, 2021

Godwin must've gotten his FA offer from Washington early

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 10, 2021

And a bad punt. Need to capitalize on this opportunity. Scott Turner has called a great game thus far, and he needs to pounce.

— Washington Wire (@Washington_Wire) January 10, 2021

Way to get off the field defense! Let's do this thing.

— Washington Wire (@Washington_Wire) January 10, 2021

Nope #nope pic.twitter.com/wybLgnBz6b

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) January 10, 2021

That squib kick still pissing me the fuck off

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) January 10, 2021

This holding call negated a 15-yard scramble to the TB 40. Back-breaking penalty and call at a time where holding penalties are way less frequent. https://t.co/flUBp7c5Aj

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

MAn, just a mental blunder by Apke. Chance to pin inside the 10

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 10, 2021

On to the punt. Apke thought it might have hit the Bucs guy so he was running it in. His momentum didn't carry him. Come on.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

https://t.co/MrE2Tf3yyt pic.twitter.com/ygS7jRI9dw

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 10, 2021

Tress Way and The Football Team just got screwed by the refs.. what a bunch of bums in stripes

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2021

NBC officiating analyst Terry McAulay has my back. "Common sense tells you...it shouldn't have been applied here."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Troy Apke going into the endzone is bad. But as the on-air ref is saying on NBC, that is not why the rule is in place. Feels bush league in that spot to give TB a touchback. #WashingtonFootball

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke, regardless of how this game ultimately ends, is one of the @NFL stories of the year.

Heinicke was cramming for finals in December. Six weeks later, he has his team within one of score of Tom Brady in a playoff game.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) January 10, 2021

Big takeaway for Washington there as the Bucs were driving.

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 10, 2021

Look at Payne punching the ball out right before Vaughn hits the ground. That's some next-level awareness.

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 10, 2021

And the defense creates a fumble. Jon Bostic recovers it after Daron Payne punched it out before the runner went down

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

Daron Payne with the Josh Norman special, punching the ball out as the RB goes down. Washington needed to steal a possession, there it is pic.twitter.com/E5DSDxejYl

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 10, 2021

Backup XFL QBs aren't meant to be able to do this in the NFL playoffs.

Taylor Heinicke is a gamer.#WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/SGSv2h36IE

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

I have no words. Taylor Heinickie is God damn magician and absolutely unafraid of this moment

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

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Definition:
Taylor Heinicke

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 10, 2021

Heinicke’s BALLIN

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2021

Heinicke looks like a starting QB

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) January 10, 2021

Cam Sims pic.twitter.com/iYPXFulMEJ

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 10, 2021

He really tried that hurdle huh? pic.twitter.com/J9MqLpzvpU

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 10, 2021

TAYLOR HEINICKE. #WashingtonFootball

: #TBvsWAS on NBC
: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/yWHeL8jeLS pic.twitter.com/LsIkR1vyOV

— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2021

Without hyperbole, this might be the best TD #WashingtonFootball have scored in nearly a decade.

Taylor Heinicke. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/ok8NxbtyFx

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

hang this in the louvrepic.twitter.com/woCyUN5Cfp

— PFF (@PFF) January 10, 2021

Bro what!?!?!

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 10, 2021

LOOK AT THIS MUTHAFUCKA GOOOOO https://t.co/pWZ8OvlUfp

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 10, 2021

Heinicke is out here having a blast

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) January 10, 2021

As soon as Heinicke scored, i asked where Chase Young was..

....he didn’t disappoint me. Hugging the QB and making sure everyone knows his name

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) January 10, 2021

Chase Young knows who the is #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/TrxP6xGa5x

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) January 10, 2021

I.....would die for Taylor Heinecke?

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 10, 2021

The G.O.A.T. vs. Tom Brady

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 10, 2021

Wonder if Brady will try to get Heinicke's autograph after the game? https://t.co/qJnIJ0nbkL

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

IT'S WHAT HE DOES https://t.co/R4brzcs01L

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) January 10, 2021

The St. Louis Battlehawks coach is probably regretting his depth chart right about now.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke is an unrestricted free agent when the season ends.

But he does have to go take his math finals at ODU before he can start accepting giant piles of cash.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Has a player ever been given a long-term contract at the 3rd quarter break?

Get down to the sideline with the cheque-book @whoisjwright! #WashingtonFootball

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

From now on, the first Saturday night game of wildcard weekend shall be called the Heineke Car Care Bowl.

— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) January 10, 2021

I miss #AlexSmith not being out there, but love watching #TaylorHeinicke compete!!! As @michaelirvin88 said today’s the postseason is about creating your #Moments, he is doing that 2night in front the world... another reason I love sports, bc u never know until u play the game!

— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) January 10, 2021

Heinicke is the first undrafted quarterback to rush for a touchdown in a playoff game since Jeff Garcia did so in 2003. https://t.co/WaH6sx18Ej

— Washington Football Public Relations (@Wash_PR) January 10, 2021

We're still in this fight@pepsi | #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/saxrVyvjRe

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 10, 2021

As this game hits the 4th quarter a two point contest, part of me is wondering why it took so long to invent a Wild Card tripleheader while the other part of me is kicking the part of me which thought for even one moment that it was a bad idea.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 10, 2021

SACK for @94yne

: https://t.co/aJx6pvwJn0 pic.twitter.com/H2rY77WcSf

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 10, 2021

DT Daron Payne is the first player for Washington to have a sack and a forced fumble in a postseason game since Chris Wilson did so in 2008 against Seattle.

— Washington Football Public Relations (@Wash_PR) January 10, 2021

And the Bucs are kicking another field goal after getting inside the red zone. It's good, Washington now trails, 21-16.

This is the first time an offense has score more than 20 points on this defense since the Detroit Lions game. That was almost two months ago

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

After that hit, Taylor Heinicke was rolling around on the turf in a lot of pain

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

Heinicke is getting checked. Looks like left arm, or shoulder area. Got hit the last couple plays and was in obvious pain.

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 10, 2021

Leonard Fournette powers it in!@Buccaneers extend their lead to 28-16. #GoBucs #SuperWildCard

: #TBvsWAS on NBC
: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/yWHeL8jeLS pic.twitter.com/UKjFj7Y1Bf

— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke is being examined on the Washington sideline. Looks like the trainers are looking at his left collarbone area.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 10, 2021

Steven Montez warming up...

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 10, 2021

If Steven Montez comes into the game, he'll be taking his first NFL snap in the fourth quarter of a one-score playoff game against Tom Brady

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 10, 2021

Ron Rivera on Steven Montez, two weeks ago:
"Part of the worry came from watching him during warmups. At one point, even though we didn't have fans in the stands, you could kind of see he had a bit of awe in his face."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Steven Montez getting some quick tips in from Alex Smith. pic.twitter.com/jth1XOM9ve

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

Can we get Terry McLaurin to eight quarterbacks in two seasons? https://t.co/n8mtSTjrOw

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

Bucs defensive quality control guy looking for film on Steven Montez right now. pic.twitter.com/D1WuynLNt3

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke just jogged out to the bench area.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke is cleared to return.

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 10, 2021

HE'S BACK

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

BY GOD. THAT'S HEINICKE'S MUSIC. pic.twitter.com/8UFD0F4tU0

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

Looking for the “Heineke had to poop” tweets.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 10, 2021

Steven Montez when he thought he'd actually have to play #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/l6dsmNotWn

— NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) January 10, 2021

Is Carson Wentz the 6th-best quarterback in the NFC East now lol

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 10, 2021

Scott Turner has a lot to prove moving forward as an OC. But he is the guy who wanted Heinicke.

He went and scouted him at ODU. (Only NFL coach who did).
Brought him to Minesotta.
Brought him to Carolina.
Brought him to Washington.

He likes him.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

The OL is Ballin!!

— Rick Doc Walker (@RickDocWalker) January 10, 2021

What a throw!

No joke, Taylor Heinecke's legit.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 10, 2021

That's just putting the ball in the perfect spot...

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 10, 2021

Injured arm who? #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/NoFxwj7zkk

— NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke is a franchise quarterback

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 10, 2021

You think you are? Lol

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) January 10, 2021

pic.twitter.com/s33KG9fMwr

— PFF (@PFF) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke. pic.twitter.com/4n72VMXVD7

— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 10, 2021

Montez putting the jacket on Heinicke. Guessing he can't feel his left shoulder right now.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021

#Respect pic.twitter.com/CX9mofSDOR

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) January 10, 2021

Heinicke joins Kirk Cousins [1/10/16] as the only two quarterbacks in Washington franchise history to record a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown in a single playoff contest.

— Washington Football Public Relations (@Wash_PR) January 10, 2021

With 4:51 remaining...Washington trails Tampa Bay, 28-23.

As if this game wasn't already interesting enough. Buckle up folks

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 10, 2021

Bucs go over 500 yards of total offense. It's a bit surprising that Washington hasn't played better on defense.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 10, 2021

pic.twitter.com/I1GUKjCPkf

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 10, 2021

Payne is just dominating the Bucs back up RG. Read the down-block on a PA fake, used a swim move to skip by the RG and get the sack pic.twitter.com/BeIRw33nPO

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 10, 2021

Payne now becomes the third player in Washington history with 2-plus sacks and a forced fumble in a playoff game, and first since Sam Shade in 2000 against the Lions. https://t.co/rClprdVMUY

— Washington Football Public Relations (@Wash_PR) January 10, 2021

31-23 after the field goal.

One possession game. 2:49 to go.

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 10, 2021

Words I’ve never tweeted before: Tom Brady has left the door open for Taylor Heinicke.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 10, 2021

You'd better believe Tom Brady doesn't wanna play Taylor Heinicke in overtime

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) January 10, 2021

I mean.. Heinicke’s throwing DARTS OUT HERE

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2021

Heinicke is gonna get all of the headlines, but Cam Sims has been incredible tonight. Really has turned into a WR2 second half of this season. Earned a future in Washington.

— Washington Wire (@Washington_Wire) January 10, 2021

That's a catch IMO but they can't challenge because of no timeouts. Sucks.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) January 10, 2021

Terry McAulay said on NBC he believed it was a catch and fumble. One official had it right but allowed himself to be talked out of it by another official, it appeared. https://t.co/FarEyK9Tx7

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 10, 2021

That's not a catch? I might be biased as a member of the Heinicke Hive but feels like WFT is getting some bad calls tonight....

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 10, 2021

Horse shit

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) January 10, 2021

I believe McKissic got beat again in pass pro. Been a problem late in the year if I saw that right.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) January 10, 2021

Bucs offense:

509 yards
7.4 Yds/ Play
365 Net Passing
6/13 on 3rd down
31 points

The Washington defense had a poor night.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke, regardless of how this game ultimately ends, is one of the @NFL stories of the year.

Heinicke was cramming for finals in December. Six weeks later, he has his team within one of score of Tom Brady in a playoff game.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) January 10, 2021

Valiant effort but no timeouts and only 1;51 left https://t.co/Gtu2bLNYrX

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) January 10, 2021

Taylor Heinicke getting dapped up by Washington's linemen as they retreat to the sideline.

It won't be enough tonight but that was a sensational performance by the former ODU star.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 10, 2021

That should do it. Bucs should survive. Entertaining and competitive game. Taylor Heinicke made a name for himself. Officiating was an issue.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 10, 2021

Lost in the larger significance of the moment, that 4th down pass from Heinicke was made in desperation and it was still pin-point accurate.

I'm sold.

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 10, 2021

Regardless of the outcome what a great game by Heinicke!

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 10, 2021

A year ago, Taylor Heinicke was readying for the start of the XFL season as the St. Louis Battlehawks’ backup.

A month ago, he was taking classes at Old Dominion and working on his degree.

Tonight he threw for 311 yards while playing through pain in a huge spot. Respect.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 10, 2021

It's a loss on the scoreboard, but tonight is a win for Ron Rivera and the WFT. Sure this division is terrible, but Washington showed that they can hang with anyone. What a performance by Heinicke!

— Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) January 10, 2021

That was a hell of a day of playoff football. I’m exhausted.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 10, 2021

can we take a moment to appreciate Taylor Heinicke

he played his heart out tonight@HogsHaven pic.twitter.com/OWFdYzF7Wu

— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 10, 2021

Really, really proud of our boys tonight

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 10, 2021

The team competed their ass off against a Super Bowl caliber team. I’m proud of the season.

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 10, 2021

DC should be proud of how their team fought the entire game just like Coach Rivera and Alex Smith fought through adversity the entire season

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 10, 2021

I said 5 years ago there were not 96 quarterbacks better than #TaylorHeinicke in the #NFL. Looks better now. The rest has done him good. He ran 4.58 at his workout. The problem with scouting in the #NFL some scouts & coaches look at what you can't do rather than what you can do. pic.twitter.com/NM9YyIWQLH

— Dan Shonka (@Ourlads_Shonka) January 10, 2021