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Washington CommandersWashington Commanders: 3 biggest disappointments from 2022 NFL season

At points during the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders looked like they would return to the playoffs. Heading into December, they were 7-5 and had won six of their last seven, including a massive upset over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. They weren’t one of the league’s elite teams, but they were playing well enough […]

Washington CommandersThe Taylor Heinicke gesture that led to Sam Howell drawing Week 18 start for Commanders

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

Washington CommandersCommanders set for another Carson Wentz-Taylor Heinicke flip-flop, but there's a catch

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera's honest stance on Commanders benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

Washington Commanders4 Commanders most to blame after Week 17 loss vs. Browns

The Washington Commanders went from seventh place in the NFC to getting eliminated from playoff contention after they dropped the ball against the underachieving Cleveland Browns, 24-10, in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Just a few weeks ago, the Commanders carried a 7-5-1 record and needed at least one win to further secure […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera addresses Commanders Week 18 QB situation after Carson Wentz's dud vs. Browns

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

Washington CommandersCommanders QB Carson Wentz booed after 2 interceptions vs. Browns

The Washington Commanders made the bold decision to revert back to Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, sending Taylor Heinicke to the bench with the veteran making his return from IR. Ron Rivera’s call at the position didn’t yield positive results early on, and the fans at FedEx Stadium made their opinions clear after Wentz […]

Washington CommandersCommanders' Taylor Heinicke reacts to getting benched for Carson Wentz

Taylor Heinicke got brutally honest on getting benched in favor of Carson Wentz for the Washington Commanders, per ESPN’s John Keim. “It sucks,” Heinicke said. “Every guy in this locker room should feel like they should start. If you don’t then you shouldn’t be in this league. It is what it is. I’m going to try and […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera explains Carson Wentz-Taylor Heinicke decision

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]

Washington CommandersCommanders make Carson Wentz decision for Week 17 vs. Browns

The Washington Commanders are in the thick of a playoff race as the end of the 2022 regular season approaches. In a crucial Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, they are going back to Carson Wentz, their original starter. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Ron Rivera has informed the Commanders’ quarterbacks that […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera undecided between Taylor Heinicke, Carson Wentz for Week 17

The Washington Commanders lost in Week 16 to the San Francisco 49ers and after Taylor Heinicke struggled to produce, Ron Rivera benched him in favor of Carson Wentz, who hasn’t seen the field much in 2022. The ex-first-rounder did show well though, completing 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. That’s likely […]

Washington CommandersWill Carson Wentz permanently replace Taylor Heinicke as Commanders' starting QB?

Through 16 game weeks, the Washington Commanders are in position to make the postseason with a 7-7-1 record. And with every game of utmost importance, every decision matters. One of those important decisions is regarding the Commanders’ starting quarterback situation, especially after Ron Rivera decided to bench Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz during […]

Washington CommandersCommanders make Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke switch vs. 49ers

Carson Wentz is back under center for the Washington Commanders. Washington replaced Taylor Heinicke with Wentz during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Wentz answered the call in a major way, leading a Commanders touchdown drive and bringing Washington within 10 points of the 49ers, per NFL on CBS. The veteran can […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz breaks silence after return to Commanders from IR

The Washington Commanders activated Carson Wentz from IR ahead of their Week 16 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, and while he’s expected to remain behind Taylor Heinicke on the depth chart, the veteran QB was in great spirits. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wentz was optimistic and even shared some positives from his trip […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera drops Taylor Heinicke, Carson Wentz update after Commanders' Week 15 loss vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders fell to 7-6-1 on Sunday Night Football as they lost 20-12 to the New York Giants. It was a pretty underwhelming night for Taylor Heinicke and the offense, but head coach Ron Rivera insists he’s not looking to make a change to Carson Wentz. At least not right now when Heinicke has […]

Washington CommandersCommanders HC Ron Rivera reveals Taylor Heinicke plan ahead of Carson Wentz injury return

After a rocky start to the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture in the NFC. Following a hard-fought tie against the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders sit with a record of 7-5-1, with five of those wins coming with quarterback Taylor Heinicke under […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz takes huge step towards Commanders return from finger injury

Carson Wentz is eligible to return to practice for the Washington Commanders, per the Commanders Twitter account. His removal from the IR provides Washington with QB depth, but the Commanders are reportedly sticking with Taylor Heinicke as the starter. The Commanders are now 6-5 on the season. Although they are last in the difficult NFC […]

Washington CommandersCommanders' Ron Rivera confirms Taylor Heinicke-Carson Wentz decision after win over Texans

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had just one word to describe why he confirmed his decision to keep the team’s new sheriff in town and start quarterback Taylor Heinicke over Carson Wentz in a 23-10 Sunday win over the Houston Texans: Winning. “Heinicke will start today against the Texans, with Carson Wentz not quite […]

Washington CommandersCommanders make huge Taylor Heinicke-Carson Wentz decision

There’s a new sheriff in Washington. Amid his torrid stretch over the last few games, the Washington Commanders are promoting Taylor Heinicke to the starting quarterback role over Carson Wentz, league sources tell Ian Rapoport. Heinicke, who started in 15 games for Washington last season, has led the team to three wins in the last […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz gets update ahead of Week 11, but it's Taylor Heinicke for Commanders vs. Texans

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz has reportedly been cleared to begin throwing as he rehabs from injury, per John Keim. However, he has not yet been cleared to return to practice. Keim also reports that head coach Ron Rivera said Taylor Heinicke will start for the Commanders in Week 11. Heinicke and Washington are fresh […]

Washington CommandersTaylor Heinicke's perfect response to Carson Wentz potentially getting Commanders' starting job back

The Washington Commanders are fresh off their biggest win of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor Heinicke led them to victory but is now ready to relinquish the starting job back to Carson Wentz, who is slated to return soon from a finger injury. It’s usually a tough situation for a quarterback to head […]

Washington CommandersDoes Commanders' Taylor Heinicke promo hint at Carson Wentz's future in D.C.?

It’s hardly a secret that Carson Wentz isn’t long for the nation’s capitol. The Washington Commanders essentially confirmed as much halfway through the regular season, writing Wentz’s future on the wall of FedEx Field. Before kickoff of their Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, the Commanders advertised for 2023 season tickets by featuring quarterback […]

Washington CommandersCommanders' final Carson Wentz injury decision ahead of Colts, Eagles revenge games

The Washington Commanders placed quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve, per Adam Schefter. Schefter pointed out that Wentz’s injured reserve placement means he will miss revenge games against his former teams in the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. It was already known that Carson Wentz was set to miss 4-6 weeks of action. But nothing […]

Washington CommandersCommanders HC Ron Rivera reveals why Taylor Heinicke, not Sam Howell, will replace injured Carson Wentz

The Washington Commanders will be turning to a former starter to handle the workload under center in the coming weeks — or until Carson Wentz is healthy enough to play again. With Wentz expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks because of a finger injury, Ron Rivera is tapping Taylor Heinicke to be the temporary […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz's finger injury timetable means it's Taylor Heinicke time for Commanders

Carson Wentz is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a finger injury, per Ian Rapoport. Rapoport says Wentz is meeting with a hand specialist as he looks to recover from his fractured finger injury. Mike Garafolo then reported that Taylor Heinicke will replace Carson Wentz as the Commanders starting quarterback amid his absence. The […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz dealt brutal injury news after Week 6 win

The Washington Commanders grinded out a tough Week 6 victory over the Chicago Bears. While they came away with the win, it looks like they may have suffered a pretty big injury blow to their starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, in the process. Carson Wentz injury update Wentz labored through a horrible outing in Week 6, […]

Washington CommandersCommanders QB Carson Wentz's concerning injury development after Week 6 win

The injuries just continue to pile up for Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz at this stage in the season. Wentz came into the Commanders’ Week 6 road matchup against the Chicago Bears nursing a right shoulder injury. He was a full participant in practice just once ahead of the game, but in the end, he […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz reacts to destroying Roquan Smith with heroic block in Commanders' win over Bears

Carson Wentz was instrumental to the Washington Commanders win over the Chicago Bears, though it wasn’t due to his right arm. With the Commanders down 7-6 in the fourth quarter, Wentz threw an absolute beauty of a block that helped running back Brian Robinson Jr. inch closer to the goal line on a drive that […]

Washington Commanders'Tell Roquan I said he got knocked out': Commanders gush over Carson Wentz's vicious block of Roquan Smith

There weren’t many highlights from the Washington Commanders 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears. In a season that has featured some ugly Thursday Night Football contests, the Commanders narrow victory over the Bears might have been the worst of them all. But the Commanders managed to pick up a big win after losing their last […]

Washington CommandersCommanders QB Absurd Carson Wentz stat proves he's the Tom Brady of Thursday Night Football

Thursday night’s matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears was a disappointment, to say the least. However, one man reigned supreme, and his name is Carson Wentz. Or should I say, Tom Brady? After leading his team to a 12-7 victory over Justin Fields and the Bears, Wentz improved his Thursday Night Football […]

Washington Commanders'I'm done': Commanders coach Ron Rivera goes on furious rant, walks out over 'bulls—t' Carson Wentz speculation

The Washington Commanders gave the game ball to Ron Rivera after he marked his first win as a head coach on Soldier Field. This was after Rivera’s squad came out on top of a lackluster TNF matchup against the Chicago Bears, 12-7. Rivera wasn’t exactly in a jovial mood during his post-game press conference, though, […]

Washington CommandersCommanders owner Daniel Snyder pushed for Carson Wentz trade despite agreement to not run franchise

Daniel Snyder’s tenure as the owner of the Washington Commanders hasn’t been positive in the slightest. In addition to the toxic workplace environment he has contributed to, he is refusing to uphold agreements regarding his role with the team. Moments where he has leveraged of power include the team’s offseason trade for Carson Wentz. According […]

Washington CommandersCommanders dealt brutal Carson Wentz, Jahan Dotson injury news for matchup vs. Bears, but there’s a catch

The Washington Commanders are looking to snap their four-game losing skid on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. They will have a tough time picking up the win as Carson Wentz and Jahan Dotson work through injuries. The Commanders’ starting quarterback and key wideout appear on the injury report but the news is not […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera walks back scathing criticism of Carson Wentz

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he seemingly threw his own quarterback under the bus following their 21-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. Without directly saying it, Rivera seems to have pinned most of the blame on starting QB Carson Wentz now that […]

Washington CommandersCarson Wentz dealing with injury ahead of Commanders' TNF vs. Bears

Carson Wentz is reportedly dealing with a minor shoulder ailment ahead of the Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football matchup with the Chicago Bears. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera discussed the injury on Tuesday, per beat reporter Matthew Paras on Twitter. “It was something from the game,” Rivera said. “He (Wentz) came in yesterday morning and […]

Fantasy Sports2022 Fantasy Football: Top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 6

Another week, another bout of injuries and inconsistencies wreaking havoc on your fantasy football rosters. But have faith – your Week 6 waiver wire pickups are just the thing that can help turn the ship around and get it back to competing for a playoff spot. As always, all players listed below are rostered at […]

Washington Commanders4 Commanders takeaways after Week 5 loss vs. Titans

The Washington Commanders suffered their fourth straight loss after dropping their game against the Tennessee Titans, 21-17, on the road in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season. The Commanders fell to 1-4 and are in solo fourth place in the NFC East. Here we’ll look at some Commanders takeaways in the Week 5 loss. […]

NFL'Absolutely driving the bus over his quarterback': Alex Smith calls out Commanders coach Ron Rivera for Carson Wentz comment

To say that Carson Wentz has been disappointing to start the season for the Washington Commanders would be a bit of an understatement. As it turns out, head coach Ron Rivera seems to feel this exact same way, and he wasn’t shy about stating his opinion on the matter. The NFC East is looking like […]

Washington CommandersCommanders incentive to bench Carson Wentz if struggles continue, revealed

The NFC East has been the biggest surprise of the NFL season through Week 5. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys sit at 4-1. But Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders are the odd team out. After an intriguing Week 1 […]

Washington CommandersRon Rivera's jolting comments on Commanders QB Carson Wentz

As tough as it may be to admit, the Washington Commanders are not a good football team. Their defense has allowed at least 21 points in all five games of the 2022 NFL season so far, surrendering an average of 25.6 per game, and their offense hasn’t been able to pay off that tab on […]

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