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Doug Farrar

Ron Rivera appears unaware that Commanders could be eliminated from playoffs today

Perhaps this was what went into the Washington Commanders’ decision to stay with quarterback Carson Wentz all the way through their eventual 24-10 loss, despite Wentz doing everything he possibly could to hand the game to the Browns with his three interceptions — and almost a fourth near the end of the game. Perhaps this is why head coach Ron Rivera thought better of replacing Wentz with former starter Taylor Heinicke, who was benched last week against the 49ers in favor of Wentz, even after it was clear that Wentz just didn’t have it out there. Heck, put rookie Sam Howell in there, to try and stop the bleeding.

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