NFL fans obsess over Taylor Heinicke's pre-game fit - "Peaky f**kin blinders", "Next week he’s going to show up wearing the jacket from Drive"

By Bethany Cohen

Published Dec 04, 2022 19:27 GMT

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke's pregame outfit had NFL fans talking before Sunday kickoff.

Since taking over as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback, Taylor Heinicke has the team on a three-game winning streak and is 7-5 on the season. The Commanders are now in the playoff conversation and apparently, the quarterback has a little bit of confidence as he enters their next game.

On Sunday morning, Heinicke walked into MetLife Stadium ahead of the New York Giants clash wearing a suit that included a vest, a hat, and even a pocket watch. An outfit that was definitely a unique look for a game in this era.

NFL fans took to Reddit and Twitter to discuss the video of Heinicke walking into the stadium. Fans compared the quarterback's outfit to that from the show "Peaky Blinders," which is about an Irish gangster.

Others said that the outfit showed just how confident the quarterback is ahead of the divisional matchup. His successful play has garnered him the starting quarterback position over former starter Carson Wentz.

Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason calls Taylor Heinicke the reason for Commanders' sudden success

Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason was recently interviewed on the Locked on Commanders podcast. He spoke about the impact that Taylor Heinicke has on the team's success. He stated the respect that the team has for him as a leader is a huge part of the team's success, saying:

Esiason also said that Commanders head coach Ron Rivera can see how much the Commanders offense has changed under the quarterback:

The Commanders quarterback went undrafted in 2015 out of Old Dominion University. He had two stints with the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers as well as time in the XFL.

He had nearly given up on a career in the National Football League and returned to Old Dominion when Ron Rivera called him in 2020 in need of a starting quarterback. Despite his success in 2020 and 2021, it was an injury to Carson Wentz this season that eventually led to him getting another opportunity as a starter.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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