LAS VEGAS -- Midway through the third quarter Sunday, Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke, once again, evaded trouble in the pocket. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby grabbed at his jersey but Heinicke ducked and backpedaled as Crosby grabbed hold of his right leg. Heinicke shook him off, like he was just a playful puppy, and scrambled to his left. The trouble was over.
His pass was incomplete, but the overall point is this: Somehow, Heinicke stayed upright and survived. Instead of a 10-yard loss on third-and-15, Washington remained in good punting position and pinned the Raiders inside their own 10-yard line during the 17-15 win.