Haskins completed 14 of 28 pass attempts for 154 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 16 against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Haskins was pulled midway through the fourth quarter, as Washington desperately tried to recover from a 20-6 deficit. As could be implied from the score, Haskins struggled to get the offense moving. He also had three turnovers, one of which led directly to a touchdown for the Panthers. With the NFC East title on the line in a Week 17 matchup against Eagles, it seems unlikely that Haskins will be under center.

Haskins will serve as Washington's starting quarterback Sunday versus the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

During a week in which Haskins faced scrutiny for attending a nightclub in violation of COVID-19 protocols, Haskins will get another chance to lead the Football Team's offense with Alex Smith dealing with a strained right calf. Smith himself isn't active, allowing Haskins to face a Carolina defense that ranks 18th against the pass (239.7 yards per game).

Washington will start Haskins at quarterback Sunday against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Football Team had been hopeful that Alex Smith would be ready to return from a one-game absence after he practiced fully Friday, but the signal-caller's strained calf is apparently still preventing him from doing everything he needs to do to run the offense effectively. As a result, Haskins will pick up his second start in a row, with the Football Team expected to make Smith inactive while having Taylor Heinicke and Steven Montez dress as backup options, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Haskins completed 38 of 55 attempts for 295 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions while adding 28 yards on the ground in Washington's Week 15 loss to the 49ers.

Haskins appears to be the leading candidate to start at quarterback Sunday against the Panthers, as Washington continues to have concern that top signal-caller Alex Smith (calf) -- who is listed as questionable -- won't be able to do "everything he needs to do to be effective," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After starting in place of Smith in last week's loss to the 49ers, Haskins found in himself in the midst of controversy after he violated the NFL's COVID-19 protocols when he was spotted at a nightclub without wearing a mask, but he avoided a suspension and was instead subjected to a $40,000 fine and stripped of his team captaincy. Haskins continued to take the starter's reps at practice through Thursday before Smith returned to full participation Friday and resumed taking most of the reps with the first-team offense. Smith thus appeared poised to slot back in as the Week 16 starter, but his strained calf is apparently still presenting issues for him, which could force the Football Team to turn to Haskins for a second straight game. Expect Washington to put Smith through a pregame workout before a decision on his status is made, but even if the veteran is active for the contest, he may only be available to serve as an emergency backup to Haskins.

Haskins' position mate Alex Smith (calf) took most of the reps with the first-team offense Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After logging limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday, Smith increased his activity level enough Friday to be considered a full participant. Having said that, coach Ron Rivera will wait to see how Smith's balky right calf feels Saturday before making a decision about Washington's starting quarterback for Week 16. Prior to Friday's session, Haskins worked with the first-teamers in preparation to start if called upon, and the fact Smith's status remains in question means the second-year signal-caller still has a chance to be under center once Sunday's contest kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Haskins handled first-team reps for a second consecutive practice Thursday, Julie Donaldson of Washington's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

At the same time, Alex Smith (calf) increased his activity level, progressing from throwing with the training staff on the side Wednesday to doing the same with receivers during individual drills one day later. Considering where the respective quarterbacks stand at the moment, Adam Schefter of ESPN speculated that Haskins is trending toward the start under center Sunday against the Panthers. Still, Washington has one practice and three days to make a definitive decision between Haskins and Smith.

Haskins took first-team reps at Wednesday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Jhabvala, Washington and the NFL drew up a plan for Haskins to take part in practice while also joining his teammates in Zoom meetings after he broke COVID-19 protocols this weekend when social media posts showed him partying at a club without a mask. Meanwhile, Alex Smith (calf) didn't take part in the team stretch Wednesday, instead throwing passes on the side, per Jhabvala. Washington remains hopeful Smith will return to practice this week and be able to start Sunday against the Panthers, but thus far, Haskins is setting himself up to be under center for that contest.

Washington has no plans to release Haskins after he violated the NFL's COVID-19 protocol Sunday, when he was spotted at a nightclub without wearing a mask, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Photographs of Haskins partying at the club first surfaced on social media Monday, one day after he started in place of the injured Alex Smith (calf) in the Football Team's loss to the Seahawks. Haskins apologized for his actions Tuesday, but Washington is continuing to work with the NFL in determining a punishment for the 23-year-old, which could range from a maximum fine of one week's salary or up to a four-game suspension, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Washington is hopeful that Smith will be able to return to practice this week and start Sunday's game against the Panthers, but if Smith fails to progress as anticipated, Haskins' murky situation would leave the Football Team in even rougher shape at quarterback. Taylor Heinicke is the No. 3 signal-caller on the roster, while Steven Montez looms on the practice squad as another option at the position.

Haskins completed 38 of 55 passes for 295 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Washington's 20-15 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 28 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Haskins expressed confidence early in the week that he'd be a more collected presence under center after having the opportunity to observe veteran Alex Smith (calf) over several weeks. However, the second-year signal-caller's performance was reminiscent of some the rollercoaster efforts that earned him a demotion earlier in the campaign, with Haskins short-circuiting two drives in Seahawks territory with his pair of interceptions. Additionally, he had to jump on his own fumble to prevent a third turnover, and while he led a long 14-play march late in the fourth quarter that had Washington in position for a possible go-ahead score, Haskins threw a pair of incomplete passes and took two sacks over Washington's last four plays from scrimmage. After the game Sam Fortier of the Washington Post reports that coach Ron Rivera confirmed Smith will return to the starting job in a Week 16 matchup against the Panthers if he's healthy enough to do so.

Washington named Haskins as its starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Seattle, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing practice all week, Alex Smith (calf) was ruled out Friday. Haskins is now set up for his first start since Week 4, following an uninspired performance filling in for the injured Smith during last week's 23-15 win over the 49ers. The 2019 first-round pick has completed only 60.8 percent of his passes for 6.3 yards per attempt this season, with the same number of turnovers (five) as touchdowns.