Before Washington’s Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera left the door open for a potential quarterback change now that Carson Wentz was ready to go.
There was a feeling that Taylor Heinicke would have a short leash against the 49ers, which possessed the NFL’s best defense. Heinicke played well, despite a lack of a running game. While offensive coordinator Scott Turner’s playcalling kept Washington in some third-and-long situations, Heinicke converted on multiple third downs.
