Category: 2021 NFL Season

Washington vs. Bills Week 3 How to watch, listen and stream online

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch, listen or stream Sunday’s Week 3 game between #WashingtonFootball and the Bills.

The Washington Football Team is on the road for the first time in 2021 on Sunday when they travel north to face the defending AFC East champion Buffalo Bills.

These two teams last met in 2019 when the Bills defeated Washington, 24-9. That game was also in Buffalo. These two franchises meet on Sunday because this was the 17th game for each team once the NFL officially went with a 17-game season.

Now, here is everything you need to know about the game, such as where to watch, listen or stream it live:

Game information

When: Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021

Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT

Where: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Live stream

In-market: Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial).

Broadcast

TV: Fox

Radio: SiriusXM NFL Radio

Local radio: Bills — Buffalo Bills Radio Network, Washington — The Team 980

Broadcasters

TV: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Referee

Tony Corrente

Weather

68 degrees, partly cloudy

 

 

 

5 Bills to watch in Week 3 vs. Washington

Here are five Buffalo Bills to watch in Sunday’s Week 3 game against Washington. #WashingtonFootball

The Buffalo Bills were seemingly rebuilding for years until 2017 when they hired general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott.

In their first year together, Beane and McDermott led the Bills to their first playoff spot since 1999 — an 18-year playoff drought.

That playoff appearance was no fluke as the Bills also went to the playoffs in 2019 and 2020. Buffalo won the AFC East in 2020 for the first time since 1995.

On Sunday, the Bills — now one of the NFL’s model franchises — host the Washington Football Team in Week 3 action. It’s a reunion of sorts for McDermott and Beane, who will face their old mentor: Washington coach Ron Rivera.

This will be a stiff test for Washington, so we’ve chosen five Buffalo stars Washington fans must watch on Sunday.

 

Washington is in first place in the NFC East after Week 2

Sure, it means nothing right now, but it’s fun anyway.

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After two games, the Washington Football Team is in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC East. By virtue of its win over NFC East rival, the New York Giants, Washington owns the top spot.

Sure, being in first place in Week 2 means nothing, but 1-1 is a much better place to be than 0-2. Ask the Giants.

The NFC East was an unmitigated disaster in 2020. So, Washington picking up a division win early in the season has them in a good position. Washington doesn’t play another NFC East game until December, where the last five games on the schedule are all NFC East games.

The Dallas Cowboys picked up their first win of the season on Sunday when kicker Greg Zuerlein booted a 56-yard field as time expired to beat the Los Angeles Chargers.

Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, the Eagles dropped to 1-1 after a 17-11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Washington has the toughest draw in Week 3 with a trip to Buffalo. The Cowboys host the Eagles on Monday Night Football, meaning one will be 1-2 next week. Finally, the Giants should pick up their first win with the Atlanta Falcons coming to town.

If the NFC East is anything like it was in 2020, the division leaders could change on a weekly basis.

Ricky Seals-Jones, Jamin Davis receive top scores from Pro Football Focus

How well did Jonathan Allen and Taylor Heinicke grade out, according to Pro Football Focus?

There were plenty of heroes in the Washington Football Team’s 30-29 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is the first player that comes to mind. In addition to passing for 336 yards and two touchdowns, he led Washington on two fourth-quarter comeback drives.

Defensively, Washington wasn’t so great, although a couple of players stood out.

As they do each and every week, Pro Football Focus graded Washington’s top performers. Offensively, guard Brandon Scherff graded out well (81.8). However, it was backup tight end Ricky Seals-Jones who was the highest-graded player on Washington’s offense (95.3).

To be fair, Seals-Jones only played seven snaps, but did make an outstanding touchdown reception in the back of the end zone to give the WFT the lead late.

Heinicke (73.4), Terry McLaurin (75.5), Antonio Gibson (61.6) and Logan Thomas (55.0) were some of the other notable offensive grades. Despite two penalties, rookie right tackle Sam Cosmi checked in with a respectable grade (77.1). Cosmi really stands out in run blocking.

Defensively, rookie linebacker Jamin Davis led the way (89.0). He played 27 snaps and head coach Ron Rivera commented on Friday that Davis was much better in Week 2. He made one play that saved Washington four points.

Montez Sweat (84.4) and Jonathan Allen (82.4) were right behind Davis. Allen had a monster game, recording six tackles, including three for loss, and two sacks. Check out New York center Billy Price’s grade to see how much Allen dominated the interior.

Chase Young checked in with a lower grade (62.6).

Washington’s two lowest-rated defenders were safety Landon Collins (42.2) and cornerback William Jackson III (30.5). It was a far cry from Jackson’s opening week performance against the Chargers.

Washington report card: How we graded the WFT in win vs. Giants

Here are our grades for Washington from Thursday night’s win over the Giants.

The Washington Football Team defeated the New York Giants, 30-29, on Thursday night to move to 1-1 on the season.

It was a close game throughout, but the Giants missed multiple chances to take control of the game, leaving the door open for Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke to bring his team back.

The Giants were up 23-20 in the fourth quarter when wide receiver Darius Slayton failed to haul in a long pass from quarterback Daniel Jones that would’ve likely put the game out of reach. New York settled for a field goal.

Heinicke would lead two scoring drives for Washington in the final minutes to lead the Football Team to their first win of the young season.

Here’s how we graded each position group.

Studs and Duds from Washington’s 30-29 win vs. Giants

Here are our studs and duds from Washington’s thrilling victory over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.

The Washington Football Team defeated the New York Giants, 30-29, to kick off Week 2 on Thursday Night Football.

It was a wild game that came down to the final seconds. Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins lined up for the game-winner from 48 yards out, but he missed. However, New York defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was offsides, and Hopkins got another chance—this time from 48 yards—and he nailed it, giving Washington its first win of the season.

Washington’s win featured plenty of heroics. It also featured some players who could have done more.

Here are our studs and duds from Washington’s Week 2 win over the Giants.

Washington vs. Giants game recap: Everything we know

Here is everything we know after Washington’s win over the New York Giants.

The Washington Football Team picked up a critical early-season win on Thursday by defeating the New York Giants, 30-29, on a last-second field goal by kicker Dustin Hopkins.

It was Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke’s third career NFL start — and his first win. Heinicke completed 28 of 38 passes for 336 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

It was another ugly performance from Washington’s defense. Washington allowed New York quarterback Daniel Jones to complete 22 of 32 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown. Jones also rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.

However, in the end, Washington did enough to pick up its first victory of the season.

Here is everything we know after Washington’s win over the Giants.

Washington leads Giants, 14-10, at halftime of Thursday Night Football

Washington leads at halftime after struggling in the first quarter.

The Washington Football Team leads the New York Giants, 14-10, at halftime on Thursday Night Football.

It was another ugly start for Washington as the offense went three-and-out, and the defense allowed Daniel Jones and the Giants to march down the field with ease to go up 7-0.

After another three-and-out, the Giants were driving into Washington territory when the WFT defense finally came alive. Washington sacked Jones to push New York out of field-goal range.

The Football Team would get the ball at its own 10-yard line and drive 90 yards to tie it at seven. Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke found wide receiver Terry McLaurin for an 11-yard score. Heinicke and McLaurin connected on four receptions during Washington’s first scoring drive.

Washington’s defense played well after the first drive but did allow a huge Daniel Jones run that was initially called a touchdown. The Giants were called for holding, and the play came back.

New York was still in field-goal range when Jones found Sterling Shepard across the middle on a third down. Fortunately, Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis was running with Shepard and brought him down, forcing New York to kick a field goal.

Heinicke got the ball back late in the first half and led the Football Team on a 12-play, 84-yard drive capped off by a J.D. McKissic touchdown run to give Washington the lead.

Heinicke completed 17 of 21 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown during the first half. McLaurin had six receptions for 60 yards and a score. Washington’s defense brought down Jones three times.

New York will receive the ball to begin the second half.

WATCH: Terry McLaurin gets Washington on the board in Thursday Night Football

Terry McLaurin scores Washington’s first touchdown to tie the game.

The Washington Football Team got off to another slow start against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. New York took the ball right down the field on its opening drive and took a 7-0 lead.

After two straight three-and-outs, the Giants were threatening again, but a sack on third down pushed them out of field-goal range. Washington would get the ball back deep in its own territory.

Then, quarterback Taylor Heinicke and wide receiver Terry McLaurin went to work.

Heinicke led Washington on an 11-play, 90-yard drive that culminated with an 11-yard touchdown pass to McLaurin.

See it here.

On the drive, McLaurin caught four passes for 43 yards matched up mostly against Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry.

 

5 takeaways from Washington’s 20-16 loss to the Chargers

Here are our five takeaways from Washington’s Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Washington Football Team began the 2021 season with a 20-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers to fall to 0-1 on the young season.

Now, the Football Team has a short week to get ready for the New York Giants as the division rivals meet on Thursday night at FedEx Field.

It was an ugly start to the game for Washington as Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert moved the ball down the field with ease to give the Chargers an early 7-0 lead.

Despite the Chargers dominating time of possession, they went into halftime with only a 13-9 lead. Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins connected on a 48-yard field goal just before the half after backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke put Washington in field-goal position.

Heinicke was in the game for Washington as starter Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his hip on a sack by the Chargers. Fitzpatrick did not return, and the severity of his injury is not known at this time.

Now, here are our five takeaways after Washington’s season-opening loss to the Chargers.