Fitzpatrick has been out of the lineup since suffering a hip injury in the Football Team’s opening game, but CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reports he could be cleared for their Week 7 matchup vs. the Packers. That said, it remains to be seen if he will get his starting job back. La Canfora adds that some in the organization prefer Taylor Heinicke, who is “spry” and “plays the game with a high-energy style.”
Heinicke has been up-and-down so far this season. He averaged 8.35 adjusted yards per attempt through the first four weeks with eight touchdowns and three interceptions.