Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) lays on the ground after fumbling the ball that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) recovered and ran to the end zone for touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A privacy tent on the sidelines is raised for Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) who was being examined by team medical staff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera takes the field before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)