Carson Wentz is back under center in Washington. At least for now.
After the San Francisco 49ers extended their lead to 30-14 in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Taylor Heinicke was put on the bench.
The move immediately paid dividends.
Wentz promptly led the Commanders on an 82-yard scoring drive, connecting with Curtis Samuel for a 20-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 30-20. Wentz completed seven passes for 73 yards on the drive.
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After Wentz went down with a finger injury in mid-October, Heinecke took over the starting role and held on to it even after Wentz was declared healthy and ready to play.
Heinicke was 13-18 for 166 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception and fumble through three quarters before he was benched.
The Commanders traded for Wentz over the offseason, sending a second and a third round pick to the Colts. His contract will pay him $22 million this season.
