DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NJ.COM
CARSON WENTZ #11 - QUARTERBACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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Will Commanders ask Carson Wentz to save their season? The Washington Commanders lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 37-20, on Saturday at Levi's Stadium.
Carson Wentz to take over for Taylor Heinicke as Commanders QB?
Don't be surprised when Ron Rivera puts his team's playoff fate back in the hands of the quarterback he wanted from the beginning.DECEMBER 26, 2022
Taylor Heinicke vs. Carson Wentz: Is Commanders 'Era' Over? After a 17-point road defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera revealed when he’ll make a deci...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Curl's absence hurts Commanders, even with Young's return
The absence of safety Kam Curl hurt the Washington Commanders in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers that dropped them to 7-7-1DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Performs well in relief of starter Wentz entered Saturday's contest in relief of struggling starter Taylor Heinicke, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 123 yards and a touchdown in a 37-20 loss to San Francisco.
Impact There were already rumblings of Wentz taking over for the Commanders following the team's recent skid, and that narrative will only get louder after the backup outperformed the starter (albeit in garbage time). Head coach Ron Rivera said that he will review the film and make a decision on his starting quarterback well ahead of next Sunday's kickoff against the Browns, the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala reports. If Wentz were to reclaim the starting job, he would be immediately thrust into a tough matchup against Myles Garrett and Cleveland's eighth-ranked pass defense.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back-to-back losses leave Commanders in QB quandary
Back-to-back losses haven’t knocked Washington out of playoff position just yetDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders fall to 49ers as Taylor Heinicke benched for Carson Wentz The 37-20 setback leaves Washington 7-7-1, still very much alive for a postseason spot but with fresh new questions about its quarterback si...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
49ers continue to win; Wentz replaces Heinicke Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy remained undefeated as a starter as the 49ers earned their eighth-straight win with a 37-20 win against the C...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Why did the Commanders bench Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in 49ers loss? Washington at crossroads at QB1 Carson Wentz made his return to the pocket on Saturday. It went decently, but leaves many questions heading into the Commanders' last two ga...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Purdy leads 49ers past Commanders 37-20 for 8th straight win
Brock Purdy threw two more long touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 for their eighth straight winDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers pregame: Keep eye out for Carson Wentz; Drake Jackson inactive The 49ers’ defense won’t have Drake Jackson or Kerry Hyder in uniform, and it could see Carson Wentz relieve Taylor Heinicke as the Commande...
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
NFL odds Week 16: Seahawks will cover against Chiefs, other best bets
Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes the Seahawks to cover against the Chiefs and his other early NFL Week 16 best bets.DECEMBER 23, 2022
Commanders quarterback dilemma: Taylor Heinicke? Carson Wentz? Maybe even ... both? The Commanders are competing for the playoffs, but QB questions remain. We asked the experts what they would do moving forward.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ben Standig: Scott Turner says Carson Wentz looks good with... - The Athletic Scott Turner says Carson Wentz looks good with the finger post-surgery, and they'd be confident in him playing if needed. (This is not about...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Analysis | Ron Rivera's QB decision isn't about skill. It's about appetite for risk. The Commanders' quarterback options in the stretch run: Play it safe by sticking with Taylor Heinicke or roll the dice by switching back to...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Stalling in red zone is hurting Commanders' playoff chances
Red zone woes are becoming an all-too-common problem for the Washington Commanders' offenseDECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aldridge: Ron Rivera has a QB decision to make, with no easy answer — Heinicke or Wentz? Washington's offense could blow a golden opportunity at the playoffs. A QB shakeup, if not necessary, must be strongly considered.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
2 fumbles by Heinicke hinder Commanders in loss to Giants
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke fumbled twice in what turned out to be a 20-12 loss to the New York GiantsDECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Taylor Heinicke is starting over Carson Wentz on 'Sunday Night Football' The Commanders QB is stacking wins, which is only going to be helpful in keeping his job this year.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ranking the NFL's 11 worst moves in awful 2022 offseason, from Russell Wilson to Carson Wentz The NFL offseason in 2022 had a lot of marquee veterans on the move including blockbuster trades and free-agent signings. Unfortunately, man...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Carson Wentz's role, Chase Young's status, injury updates: Post-bye Commanders notes Wentz is the backup behind Taylor Heinicke for now, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Confirmed as backup QB Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday that Wentz will serve as the backup quarterback behind starter Taylor Heinicke in Sunday's game against the Giants, Ben Standig of The...
Impact Rivera hasn't completed closed the door on Wentz reclaiming the starting job at some point, but at least for the time being, the Commanders will stick with Heinicke, who has guided the team to a 5-1-1 record through his first seven outings of 2022. Heinicke has been propped up by the running game and the Commanders' defense to some degree, as he's completed 61.7 percent of his throws for 6.8 yards per attempt, nine touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 67 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries this season. Wentz posted similar numbers over his six starts prior to landing on injured reserve but was much more prone to taking sacks, so the Commanders won't deviate from what has thus far proven to be a winning formula with Heinicke at the helm.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wentz returns, but Commanders sticking with Heinicke at QB Prior to getting injured, Wentz threw for 1,489 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions in his six starts.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Commanders Activate Carson Wentz From Injured Reserve The veteran had been sidelined since Week 6.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Commanders BREAKING: Carson Wentz Activated From IR Follow along with Commander Country as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
