2 fumbles by Heinicke hinder Commanders in loss to Giants
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) tackles Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) and forces him to lose the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Susan Walsh]
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke fumbled twice in what turned out to be a 20-12 loss to the New York Giants. Washington had lost just one of its previous eight games but could not get much going on offense on Sunday night against its division rival. The defeat dropped the Commanders to 7-6-1. The Giants improved to 8-5-1 by winning the rematch of a 20-20 tie between the NFC East rivals that came two weeks ago. That was Washington’s previous game but having a bye week before facing New York again did not help coach Ron Rivera and his club.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) fumbles the ball against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) chases Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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