on the verge of making the playoffs, washington commanders Carson is counting on Wentz to get it done.
Washington announced on Wednesday Wentz will take over The loss to the San Francisco 49ers came just days after he came in for Taylor Heinicke as starting quarterback in this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
There were nine minutes left in the game after two crucial turnovers by Heinicke, going 12 of 16 for 123 yards and a touchdown, but it was not enough to put away ninerswho won their eighth straight game.
Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders reacts against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago.
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“We’re all competition. We’re not going to sugar coat it,” Wentz said Sunday, when asked who would be named the starter in Week 17.
“We all want to play. We all want to be out there. We all want to lead the charge. If we get lost in this league, in this situation – we’ll be out really quickly.”
Carson Wentz, #11, and Taylor Heinicke, #4 of the Washington Commanders take the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago.
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Wentz was sidelined with a broken finger in Week 6, but remained the backup despite being elevated from injured reserve on December 12.
Washington won five of its first six games without the veteran quarterback, but the two straight losses certainly played into Ron Rivera’s decision to start Wentz this week.
#11 Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago.
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If the Commanders win over the Browns on Sunday and if the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and green Bay Packers Everyone loses their respective games. If they win the season, they will also go ahead.
“It’s good to still be in control of your own destiny,” Wentz said Sunday. “Obviously something that close – it’s hard but at the same time still having control over our destiny means a lot.”