Second half of Washington's season a referendum on Heinicke
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 07:38 PM EDT
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) walks to the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) walks to the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is hit by Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Oct. 31, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 04:38 PM EDT
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 04:38 PM EDT
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Malik Reed (59) sacks Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Malik Reed (59) sacks Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 07:39 PM EDT
Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oct. 31, 2021 07:38 PM EDT