LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke didn't win the game; he did, however, win over a team -- and maybe more.
Heinicke, starting for the injured Alex Smith, made plays with his arm and legs -- just not enough of them -- in Washington's 31-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Saturday. Heinicke didn't get the win, but he did complete 26 of 44 passes for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He ran for a score as well.