Ryan Fitzpatrick Eats Up Garbage Time on Sunday
Ryan Fitzpatrick set himself up nicely before halftime to lead fantasy teams everywhere to commanding leads. The journeyman QB found himself down by 28 points in the first half and knew it was his time to shine. Fitzmagic was all the way up as he went on to toss four touchdowns in the game while accumulating 243 yards through the air and 23 on the ground. His two interceptions are mere blips on the radar. Fitz is an every-week starter going forward if you own him because that Tampa defense is awful. He will continue to play from behind and sling it.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Source: ESPN.com
Ryan Fitzpatrick Makes Sense For Bills
Ryan Fitzpatrick makes a lot of sense to be Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's backup in 2022. Mitchell Trubisky, who was Allen's backup last year, will move on in free agency and could land a big deal at the top of a weak free-agent class. Fitzpatrick was previously with the Bills and was Washington's starter heading into 2021 before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1. Other low-cost backup options for Buffalo at QB could be Andy Dalton, Teddy Bridgewater and Tyrod Taylor. It's unknown if Fitzpatrick wants to continue his playing career, but his personality, gun-slinging mentality and locker-room dynamic seems to be the best fit alongside Allen.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Undergo Hip Surgery, Season Officially Over
Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his hip, officially ending his 2021 season. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the surgery is a measure that will help him heal. The 38-year-old suffered a hip subluxation in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and appeared in only one game in 2021. He finishes the season with 13 yards passing on six attempts. Fitzpatrick is on an expiring deal with Washington, and it's unclear where the veteran will land in 2022. Taylor Heinicke will continue to be Washington's starting quarterback and has been a solid fantasy asset this season. The 28-year-old has thrown for 2,809 yards and an 18:11 TD: INT ratio while rushing for 289 yards and a score over 12 games. Heinicke can be used as a streamer against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14.
Source: Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network
Washington Football Team quarterback Source: Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network
Ryan Fitzpatrick Not Expected To Return This Season
Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) is not expected to return in 2021, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran quarterback exited Week 1 and hasn't taken the field since then. Rapoport writes that Fitzpatrick "is dealing with swelling and pain in the hip and groin area." He also notes that the 38-year-old is due for another MRI soon, which will give all parties more info surrounding his health, "but based on where his hip is, the belief is he won't see the field again this year." As such, Taylor Heinicke is likely in line to remain the starter for the rest of the season.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Washington Football Team quarterback Source: Ian Rapoport
No Updated Timeline For Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick's (hip) MRI exam this week showed "some progress," but there is no updated timeline for his return, according to head coach Ron Rivera. The 38-year-old signal-caller suffered a serious hip injury in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and will remain out for the foreseeable future. There's still a chance that Fitzpatrick might not be able to make it back at all in 2021. Taylor Heinicke will continue to start under center for Washington. He'll enter Week 10 action as the No. 20 fantasy QB with a matchup against a vulnerable Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary and will be a midrange QB2 with upside.
Source: The Athletic - Ben Standig
Washington Football Team quarterback Source: The Athletic - Ben Standig
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