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New final exam: Heinicke pauses school to QB for Washington

Taylor Heinicke was taking four advanced math classes online at Old Dominion University when Washington called him to be the team's “quarantine quarterback.”

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Finds end zone on long reception McKissic rushed the ball four times for 15 yards in Week 16 against the Panthers. He added eight receptions on 10 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Game script benefitted McKissic, as Washington quickly fell behind 13-0. That allowed him to excel as a receiver, with his best play coming on a 29-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter. Even with uncertainty at quarterback and the return of Antonio Gibson, McKissic has continued to produce and has combined for 133 receiving yards across his last two games. He and Washington will draw a Week 17 matchup against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing 20-13 to the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense

Washington is signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad to boost a defense that has struggled in the first half much of the season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Week 15 Reaction & Week 16 Playoff Championship Lookahead Jalen Hurts, Tony Pollard and J.D. McKissic carry fantasy managers to the championship game; just as we all expected!

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • SI.COM

Racks up 107 total yards in loss McKissic rushed 13 times for 51 yards and secured nine of 10 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Washington's 20-15 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Facing the team he spent the first three seasons of his career with, McKissic was heavily involved during what was a second straight absence for Antonio Gibson (toe). The veteran easily paced the backfield in carries and rushing yards, and he was second only to Logan Thomas in receptions on Washington. McKissic's six-yard touchdown grab with 7:16 remaining qualified as his first score of the season as well, and he now has three games with at least nine catches on the campaign. McKissic once again figures to enjoy a solid role in a Week 16 matchup against the vulnerable Panthers defense, irrespective of whether Gibson suits up for the contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 86 scrimmage yards McKissic carried 11 times for 68 yards and caught two of four targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 23-15 win over the 49ers.

Impact McKissic's involvement increased with Antonio Gibson (toe) sidelined, and he finished with his highest carry total of the season, albeit at the expense of some targets. His usage in the passing game also suffered after Alex Smith (calf) was injured, leaving Dwayne Haskins to lead the offense. McKissic could see his role as a pass-catcher climb back up next Sunday against the Seahawks if Smith is able to play, but his carries will almost certainly decrease if Gibson returns to the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Week 14 Fantasy Sleepers: Antonio Gibson, Denzel Mims absences open door for J.D. McKissic, Breshad Perriman Antonio Gibson and Denzel Mims will be out this week, putting J.D. McKissic and Breshad Perriman on the start 'em, sit 'em bubble. See more...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alex Smith faces old 49ers team with no familiar faces

When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago little will look familiar

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Heightened Week 14 role awaits McKissic is expected to handle the bulk of the work out of the Washington backfield Sunday against the 49ers with Antonio Gibson (toe) considered unlikely to play, JP Finlay of NBC...

Impact Washington hasn't officially ruled Gibson out for Week 14, but he seems to be trending toward his first absence of the season after being diagnosed with a case of turf toe following his early departure in Monday's win over the Steelers. With Gibson leaving the contest after he was on the field for just four plays, McKissic stepped in to lead the Washington backfield with a 74 percent snap share, while Peyton Barber drew only a 33 percent share. Barber still outpaced McKissic in carries (14 to five), but since Washington typically limits the former's usage almost entirely to short-yardage, goal-line and early-down situations, the latter offers the higher fantasy ceiling of the two, particularly in PPR formats. When he's been on the field, McKissic has established himself as the top checkdown option for quarterback Alex Smith, as the 26-year-old already has three 10-plus target outings under his belt this season. McKissic was particularly efficient in the passing game Monday, catching all 10 of his targets for 70 yards.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

PowerPoint: On 3-game run, Washington's Rivera eyes humility

Coach Ron Rivera wants to make sure his suddenly surging Washington team gets a good dose of humility coming off its biggest win of the season

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

J.D. McKissic Fantasy Outlook Explodes Following Antonio Gibson Injury Update For most of the season, J.D. McKissic has been viewed as little more than a thorn in the side of Antonio Gibson's fantasy managers. But that...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 14: Antonio Gibson's injury opens door for J.D. McKissic, Peyton Barber to be among top free agent pickups Antonio Gibson's injury allowed Washington handcuff RBs J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber to have good games on Monday night. Both will be amo...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17

Alex Smith has led Washington past previously unbeaten Pittsburgh 23-17 in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comeback

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Makes 10 grabs in win McKissic rushed five times for eight yards and caught all 10 of his targets for 70 yards in Monday's 23-17 win over the Steelers.

Impact McKissic saw his role expanded after starting tailback Antonio Gibson exited during the first quarter with a knee injury. With the rookie never returning, McKissic was highly involved out of Washington's backfield, particularly in his familiar pass-catching role. The veteran set a new career high by hauling in double-digit passes for the first time, which also yielded a personal best in yardage. Should Gibson's status for Week 14 be impacted by his injury, McKissic's stock would figure to rise going into the fantasy playoff season.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten Steelers focusing on Washington, not perfection

The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers will try to become the 10th team to start a season 12-0 when they host Washington

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Manages just three touches McKissic rushed once for six yards and caught both targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 41-16 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Despite playing 41 percent of the snaps on offense, McKissic rarely touched the ball, taking a back seat to the Antonio Gibson show. Gibson carried 20 times for 115 yards and three touchdowns and caught five passes for 21 yards. It's going to be tough to provide Gibson anything short of a bell-cow role moving forward, so McKissic's role will fluctuate as a pass catcher. He's just two weeks removed from a 15-target outing, so fantasy managers would be wise to stash him on the bench for the time being.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Smith shows why he's Washington's starting quarterback

Alex Smith is showing why Ron Rivera wanted an experienced quarterback to start for Washington

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Racks up 69 scrimmage yards McKissic rushed six times for 43 yards and caught three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-9 win over the Bengals.

Impact McKissic was less involved as a pass-catcher after drawing at least six targets in five of the previous six games, but he delivered his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season while topping seven yards per attempt. Fellow running back Antonio Gibson got 16 carries and scored his fifth touchdown in the last four games, as Washington continues to get both the shifty McKissic and the powerful Gibson involved heading into a Thanksgiving Day matchup against a generous Dallas defense.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. McKissic 'no slouch at all' — and much more than a third-down back The Washington RB trails only Alvin Kamara in both receiving yards and targets a game among running backs, and is third in receptions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores, adds seven catches McKissic carried eight times for six yards and a touchdown while catching seven of 15 targets for an additional 43 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Lions.

Impact McKissic averaged just 0.8 yards per carry but managed to score his first touchdown of the season on a one-yard plunge in the third quarter. He mostly made his mark as a receiver and his 15 targets easily led the team, while his seven grabs tied for first. McKissic has been targeted a whopping 29 times over the last two games and will clearly maintain a large role in the offense most weeks when game flow allows, especially with the typically conservative Alex Smith at the helm. This should remain the case in what will most likely be a competitive game against the Bengals next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. McKissic hammers in TD to cap 11-play drive Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic hammers in TD to cap 11-play drive against the Detroit Lions.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM

The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

From Kyler Murray magic to Alex Smith’s latest milestone, it was quite the day for quarterbacks selected first in the NFL draft

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Fantasy Spotlight: J.D. McKissic Is A Must Start With Alex Smith At QB With about four weeks left before the start of fantasy football playoffs in many leagues, here's why running back J.D. McKissic should be in...

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Washington, Lions have much at stake despite losing records

It may not appear that Washington or the Detroit Lions have much at stake in their matchup because their combined record is 5-11

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

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