All aTwitter: 14 September 2021

Injury report: pic.twitter.com/TqTx4kHuAf

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2021

We have signed QB Kyle Shurmur to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/VL9UTosAJ1

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 13, 2021

Washington has signed QB Kyle Shurmur to the practice squad, per the team. Has spent time on the Chiefs and Bengals practice squads since KC signed as a UDFA out of Vandy in 2019. Cut by Bengals at end of August.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2021

Over/Under on when new #WFT PS QB Kyle Shurmur starts a game for the #WashingtonFootball ???

I have Week 8 at #Broncos against his Dad - OC Pat Shurmur@team980

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) September 13, 2021

We started Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson in regular season games. PS signing? I ain't skeered.

— BGObsession (@BGObsession) September 13, 2021

Timeline update: WFT QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is being placed on injured reserve today, is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with the hip injury he suffered Sunday, per source.

Taylor Heinicke time.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 13, 2021

Washington's bye week is at the end of this timeline so should this prove accurate, perhaps Fitzpatrick returns Week 11 Nov. 14 against Tampa Bay. Granted, Kyle Shanahan would say we can’t guarantee that anybody in the world will be alive by then so we'll see. https://t.co/dWFRw5h4Is

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2021

Week 1 WFT snap counts:

* Cole Holcomb (81) only player for all defensive snaps
* McLaurin, Thomas, starting OL played all offensive snaps (55)
* Safety: McCain 69, Collins 65, Curl 37
* more WR: Brown (51) Humphries (33), Sims/Carter/Milne (2)
* DE: Young 70, Sweat 65, JSW 30 pic.twitter.com/Dwx3A1ofzu

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2021

The rotation Del Rio used yesterday was baffling. People asked me, “But where was our pass rush?” My response - “…on the bench.”

— John V. Wood (@JVWoodWFT) September 13, 2021

This is alarming https://t.co/ZcNU9PGVSh

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 13, 2021

I really liked the way Antonio Gibson was used yesterday. He tied his career-high with 20 rushes and he was targeted while lined up at wide receiver a couple times.

I know his fumble was costly. Just an observation on his usage. #WashingtonFootball

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 13, 2021

Lombardi clearly anticipated man defense on 3rd downs (3rd and short especially) and had a great game plan to beat it. Del Rio simply go outcoached by a better game plan.#WashingtonFootball

*The 15th conversion came on a PI penalty

— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 13, 2021

Thoughts from the game yesterday:

-they beat themselves offensively, costly penalties and fumbling on your own 2 yard line are easy ways to lose a game
-running game looked pretty solid
-OT's were over-matched and got little help or not enough

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) September 13, 2021

-the defensive starters weren't out there enough! I feel like they rotated just to rotate or because they had set plan on snap numbers for rotations. "Okay that was 2 plays, Casey and James, get in for Chase and Montez!"

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) September 13, 2021

During my 1-on-1 with Ron Rivera last week I asked which player has been overlooked this summer by those outside the building. His immediate answer was the guy who played the most snaps of any safety in Week 1. No, not him. Or him.https://t.co/yZUzN3cUlc https://t.co/kU3EOq2aw7 pic.twitter.com/SoJPQaYkCv

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2021

Washington's highest graded players from yesterday's loss to the chargers:

- Montez Sweat (79.4)
- Terry McLaurin (78.6)
- Daron Payne (77.2)
- Jonathan Allen (76.7)

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) September 13, 2021

One of the craziest splits I've seen in terms of pass blocking and run blocking came from Sam Cosmi.

he had a 15.0 pass block grade and an 85.8 run block grade

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) September 13, 2021

Here is how the #WashingtonFootball starting offensive line held up in pass protection via @PFF counting stats. pic.twitter.com/lQ9EbTI1lV

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 13, 2021

Washington played cover 1 on almost 31% of snaps yesterday. Last season they played cover 1 on just over 21% of snaps. That's a pretty significant jump.

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) September 13, 2021

Taylor Heinicke completed 73.3% of his passes yesterday, about 7.3% more than was expected based on the throws he made.

He ranks 6th in the #NFL for Week 1 in completion percentage above expected. #WashingtonFootball

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 13, 2021

From @GMFB: Washington Football Team QB Ryan Fitzpatrick suffered a hip subluxation, knocking him out several weeks and likely meaning a stint on IR. He'll have an MRI today to determine how much time he'll miss. pic.twitter.com/z1z9giIg0o

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 13, 2021

Is there ANY scenario where Cam Newton would be here? Here's the only one I can think of....

Week 12. Washington is 6-5 and tied for first entering NFC East stretch. Heinicke and Allen both get hurt.

That's all I've got.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 13, 2021

Me when I see all this Cam Newton-Washington talk. pic.twitter.com/LrrTg3ZDH0

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2021

Here is a caller to @1067theFan suggesting that Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his hip on a waterslide earlier in the week. pic.twitter.com/JFxVnwfN1s

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 13, 2021

Got that Fitzpatrick footage y’all been talking about pic.twitter.com/BNDSlXFMX2

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) September 14, 2021

Ron Rivera said what has been reported: Ryan Fitzpatrick to IR. He's getting second opinions to determine severity. Rivera said he doesn't yet know how long he'll be on IR.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2021

Robert Griffin III says "Make the Call" after Ryan Fitzpatrick goes to IR

Thoughts? https://t.co/CWSIcumdRM

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 13, 2021

Since Kirk Cousins walked following the 2017 season, the #WFT starting QB’s have gone like this.

Smith
McCoy
Sanchez
Johnson
Keenum
McCoy
Haskins
Allen
Smith
Haskins
Smith
Heineke
Fitzpatrick
Heineke

— Washington Realm (@WashingtonRealm) September 13, 2021

Taylor Heinicke is set to become the 32nd Washington quarterback to start a regular season game since the beginning of the 1993 season. pic.twitter.com/vRYLuJPnHK

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) September 13, 2021

The Chargers drafted a future All Pro LT in Rashawn Slater. I’m in awe watching him play his first NFL game against the WFT DL. Slater didn’t even play football last season. His technique will only improve. @rdsl8r! pic.twitter.com/j5yKZyZRfA

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 13, 2021

#Chargers DE Joey Bosa had a 60% pass rush win rate per #Next Gen Stats, which is the 2nd highest win rate for 15+ snaps, since 2020, according to the @espn crawl. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) September 13, 2021

Washington gave up 20 points and held Justin Herbert to one touchdown and two turnovers(the touchdown coming after the offense turns it over at their own 3 yard line) and people somehow think the defense was a problem.

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) September 12, 2021

Only six kickers in the entire NFL attempted 3 or more kicks (inc Hopkins) this week.

4 went 3/3
Hopkins went 3/4
Zuerlein went 3/5

The longest FGM amongst that group? 48 yards; Dustin Hopkins.

If you begrudge him missing a 51 yarder, you've got an axe to grind. https://t.co/4RPYCquPUN

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) September 13, 2021

#Jets DB Lamarcus Joyner, who exited the game with an elbow injury, suffered an apparent torn tendon in his arm that will require surgery, source said. Pending further tests, the injury likely knocks him out for the season.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 13, 2021

An MRI confirmed #Lions CB Jeff Okudah suffered a ruptured Achilles, source said. Season over for last year's No. 3 overall pick, who was coming off a strong camp.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 13, 2021

Biggest injuries from #NFL week 1:

Jerry Jeudy - high ankle sprain
Antonio Gibson - left shoulder AC joint sprain
Ryan Fitzpatrick - hip subluxation
Raheem Mostert - knee injury
Zach Ertz - hamstring tightness

— Inside Injuries (@InsideInjuries) September 13, 2021

"Fuck it, Tyreek down there somewhere" pic.twitter.com/H5HAl9k6kW

— J A Y L O N (@JayBrad20) November 20, 2018

"Sometimes it be like that"

Patrick Mahomes reacts to the "F--k it, Tyreek down there somewhere" meme.

(via @aaronladd0) pic.twitter.com/u3Jo4od6ho

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 13, 2021

LOVE this from Joe Burrow, who took the podium today just after Ja’Marr Chase.

“I thought he was dropping everything?” pic.twitter.com/9NyHbrrp3V

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 13, 2021

- Lawrence became the 14th consecutive quarterback drafted #1 overall to fail to win his first NFL start

-Last to win: David Carr (Week 1, 2002 vs Cowboys)

— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) September 13, 2021

Despite full crowds being back around the league, eight underdogs won outright today, including five on the road, the most in the opening week of the season in over 35 years, per ESPN research producer @EpKap.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 13, 2021

Craziest note from this game?

Packers didn't convert a single 3rd down with Rodgers in the game.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 13, 2021

The best conspiracy out there right now is that Aaron Rodgers is trying to destroy the Packers from the inside.

100% on board with this.

— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) September 13, 2021

Tracking a couple of veterans #WashingtonFootball elected not to retain after productive stays:

Ryan Kerrigan had 2 pressures and 2 hurries as a non-starter in his debut with the #Eagles. Morgan Moses did not allow any pressures or hurries in his first game with the #Jets.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 13, 2021

Wow. Can you imagine a Commander? Just some nondescript soldier yelling at the crowd? Or A Brigade? Just some walls or warships Just popping up around the field? Or Red Hogs? Just jumping down rolling in muddy field? All would-be horrible! #Redwolves #BackDaPack #Awooo

— Mad Marvin (@007rager) September 13, 2021

Allegiant is a temple built for the gods of football. pic.twitter.com/Giw6XN7ysB

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 14, 2021

The game winner. #RaiderNation@derekcarrQB @zayjones11 pic.twitter.com/KxrOUnxrKR

— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2021

The #Cowboys will (likely) be without 3 starters from Week 1 vs. Chargers.

- RT La'el Collins
- WR Michael Gallup
- DE Randy Gregory

Brutal

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 13, 2021

Cowboys activating All-Pro RG Zack Martin and backup G/T Brandon Knight from Reserve/COVID-19. Both back in building today. To make room, DE Randy Gregory added to Reserve/COVID-19, putting his Sunday status vs. Chargers in question. WR Michael Gallup (calf) to injured reserve.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 13, 2021

At a bar in Fargo wearing a Washington jersey and someone comes up to me and asks if I’m a bandwagon fan.. are bandwagon Washington fans even a thing??

— Logan Campbell (@loganncampbelll) September 12, 2021

Aging is the process of knowing who fewer and fewer of the Famous People are.

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) September 14, 2021