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Bryan Manning

If Carson Wentz misses time, Taylor Heinicke should start at QB — for now

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is battling numerous injuries right now, and he recently suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand in Thursday’s win over the Chicago Bears. Wentz could miss up to six weeks due to his latest injury.

With Wentz potentially sidelined, backup Taylor Heinicke appears as if he will return to the starting lineup. And for the 2-4 Commanders, that’s the right move.

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