Two months after handing the keys to quarterback Taylor Heinicke, the Commanders could again find themselves in a QB conundrum following Saturday’s 37–20 loss to the 49ers.
Making his eighth start of the season, Heinicke posted modest numbers before two costly fourth-quarter turnovers led coach Ron Rivera to turn back to Carson Wentz down 30–14 with 9:16 to play. Wentz, who remained on the bench after returning from a lengthy stint on injured reserve, led the Commanders to a touchdown on the first of his two drives in his first action since Week 6.
After the game, Rivera addressed what ultimately led to the decision to bench Heinicke, telling reporters the team wanted to assess how Wentz looked after not having played in eight weeks.
