CARSON WENTZ

Will Taylor Heinicke return as the Commanders' quarterback next season? What's gotten into the Cowboys offense? Ralph Vacchiano breaks down NFC East storylines.

Before Sunday's win over the Houston Texans, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Taylor Heinicke will remain the starter even when Carson Wentz returns.

Taylor Heinicke is set to start at quarterback again for the Washington Commanders when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

A few Washington Commanders players let quarterback Taylor Heinicke borrow some diamond studded chains in celebration of the team's upset win over the Eagles Monday night.

The Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over.

A vast majority of the quarterback changes made in the offseason have not worked out for NFL contenders looking to stabilize the position and win right away.

Taylor Heinicke can light up a crowd, but he has to be more consistent if he wants to keep the QB job when Carson Wentz returns from injury.

The worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.

The Colts fired Frank Reich and brought in longtime center Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. But the coach won't matter if they don't upgrade at QB.

The defense put the Commanders in a position to beat the Vikings, but ineffective quarterback play sealed Washington's fate.

Taylor Heinicke replacing Carson Wentz as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback has changed the identity of their offense.

Tom Brady hasn’t lost three straight games in 20 years.

Aaron Rodgers and the offense sputtered as the Green Bay Packers' losing streak reached three with a 23-21 defeat at the Washington Commanders.

Watch the NFL on FuboTVGreen Bay Packers (3-3) vs. Washington Commanders (2-4)When: Sunday, October 23Time: 1 p.m. Rodgers has thrown nine TD passes this season, with 1,403 passing yards, which is 14th in the league. Washington has been a tough team to watch this season as well. Sunday marks the 40th all-time meeting between Washington and Green Bay, with the Packers holding a 22-16-1 record over the Commanders, winning their regular season meeting last year. MY PICK: Packers win, 21-13Watch the NFL on FuboTVCheck out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

Can we finally start Tony Pollard.

The Washington Commanders will have to go to backup Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in the coming weeks as Carson Wentz needs surgery to repair a broken finger on his throwing hand.

Three days after Ron Rivera made questionable comments about his quarterback, Carson Wentz threw for just 99 yards. But Rivera supported him in an emotional way on Thursday.

Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Chicago Bears 12-7.

Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video (free trial)Washington Commanders (1-4) vs. Chicago Bears (2-3)When: Thursday, October 13Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)Stream: Prime Video (30-day free trial)Outside of their loss on Monday Night Football to the rival Green Bay Packers, the Bears have been competitive in every game so far this season. They come into Thursday having lost back-to-back games, dropping games to the New York Giants and NFC North foe Minnesota Vikings in consecutive weeks. Thursday night will be the 52nd all-time meeting between Washington and Chicago, with the Commanders holding a 26-24-1 edge over the Bears. MY PICK: Commanders win, 21-19Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video (free trial)Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

Carson Wentz takes enough hits on and off the field that short rest is just another obstacle.

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera explained why his team's quarterback situation has left them behind in the NFC East to start the season.

The Tennessee Titans needed a clutch, late-game interception to secure their win over the Washington Commanders on their final drive of the day Sunday.

A month into the season, it’s clear Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still adjusting to their new teams.

Cooper Rush won again filling in for Dak Prescott, throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Gallup in the receiver’s 2022 debut as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10.

Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4.

The Alabama connection between Jalen Hurts and Devonta Smith was alive and well as the chemistry resulted in a 24-8 win over the Washington Commanders

Nine home teams are underdogs in Week 3.

Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Quarterback Carson Wentz had only 59 passing yards at halftime, leading Washington to only two first-half first downs. I know they brought probably a little more pressure on first and second-down than maybe we were thinking,” Wentz said. So, I think -- I thought we adjusted to it OK. Again, it was just one little thing here and there. “This league’s hard, and I wish I had the magic answer because last week we came out rolling. Most of the talk this week focused on the chance to go against a more traditional pocket passer like Wentz.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) comes around to sack Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.comJacob Hamilton | MLive.comDetroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) tackles Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates another sack as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.comJacob Hamilton | MLive.comDetroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

The Detroit Lions got their first win of the season on Sunday vs. the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, controlling most of the game from start to finish.

DETROIT -- The Lions (0-1) host the Washington Commanders (1-0) on Sunday at Ford Field. To help give us a better picture of what kind of team they’ll see -- and how former Lions GM Martin Mayhew fits into the picture -- we’ve hit up the Washington Post’s excellent Commanders beat writer Nicki Jhabvala for this week’s beat writer breakdown. MLive: On the other end of that passing game, Washington’s receivers looked really good in the season-opening win against Jacksonville. Of course, Washington lost edge rusher Chase Young a while ago, and just lost defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis this week too. Nicki Jhabvala is the Washington Commanders beat writer for the Washington Post.

DETROIT - The Detroit Lions hope to rebound in game two of the 2022 NFL season as they take on the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on Sunday, September 18. If you want to go to the game, you can find some cheap tickets. We found some for as low as $40 on these sites:The Lions are 0-1 after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 at Ford Field to start the season last week. The Lions are favored by one and a half points. After this week’s game, the Lions head to Minnesota next week before returning home to play Seattle.

The NFL gave the Detroit Lions two straight home games to open the season for the first time since 1997.

In search of a faster startThe debut of the Ben Johnson offense was a success in many ways, ranking among the league leaders in rushing yards (fifth), rushing yards per attempt (fourth), rushing DVOA (third) and so on. Detroit scored 35 points overall, topped only by Kansas City and (of course) Philadelphia on the first weekend of the season. Getting after the quarterbackOn the defensive side, Detroit was ripped for more rushing yards than everyone except the Browns and Giants in Week 1. Hurts racked up 90 rushing yards, tops among all quarterbacks in the league, while getting sacked just once, by Tracy Walker on a safety blitz. In the first game of the season, Wentz targeted 10 players in the passing game and connected with seven of them.

Patrick Mahomes loses sleep preparing for Thursday night games.

Carson Wentz can’t do it on his own, but exciting playmakers and a favorable schedule may help the team to a winning season.

Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.

There will be a new look on the sideline in Week 1 of the NFL season with a record-tying 10 new head coaches across the league.

Carson Wentz is undoubtedly the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders despite being on his third team in as many years.

The three NFL teams that had been the models of stability at quarterback have new signal-callers in 2022.

After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.

Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.

Two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home.

Two more prominent wide receivers switched teams with Tennessee’s A.

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams should have plenty of company sitting out the first round of the NFL draft next week.

Wilson completed 55.6% of his passes for 2,334 yards with nine touchdowns to 11 interceptions across 13 starts. Wilson was one of the more electric players in college football through his final season at BYU. 2020 -- Washington Commanders pick Ohio State EDGE Chase YoungChase Young was the favorite around these parts not too long ago. Barkley has only 627 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games across the previous two seasons, though. 2016 -- Philadelphia Eagles pick North Dakota State QB Carson WentzCarson Wentz is on his third team in three years.

The U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it found evidence the NFL's Washington Commanders engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct.

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is ready for a change.

The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons.

Russell Wilson to Denver, Carson Wentz to Washington, Amari Cooper to Cleveland.

A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells the Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts.

An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams.

This year's class of college quarterbacks isn't as strong as past years have been.

Fans and players celebrated after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56. (Feb. 14)

Jarrett Bell and Mike Jones preview the biggest storylines this offseason in the NFL.

Independent truckers continue to blockade routes in northern Chile in protest at the death of a colleague.

Frank Reich is heading to Los Angeles this week for an important mission.

Doug Pederson won’t have the power Urban Meyer had with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Irsay's late-night tweets after the divisional round echoed his thoughts after

The Tennessee Titans are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2008.

They were right in Philadelphia. Carson Wentz is selfish and a bad teammate, and he's not alone in the Colts' locker room.

Wentz was 17-of-29 for 185 yards with six sacks as the offensive line struggled vs. the worst team in the NFL

The Indianapolis Colts got clowned in Jacksonville.

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes made the NFL’s first 17-game regular season feel a little more normal despite it being played through a pandemic again.

Derek Carr directed Las Vegas to Daniel Carlson’s winning 33-yard field goal as time expired, and the Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 to move one step closer to an AFC wild card.

There are four teams still in the hunt for an NFC wild-card berth.

The Indianapolis Colts activated quarterback Carson Wentz from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and he should be able to start against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday.

For the third consecutive week, the Green Bay Packers have the top spot in the AP Pro32 poll.

The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

Carson Wentz threw two touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Mackenzie Salmon 'overreacts' to the biggest storylines in the AFC after Week 15 action in the NFL.

Jonathan Taylor ran for 170 yards and scored on a 67-yarder with 2:01 left to help the Indianapolis Colts seal a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday night.

in an interesting matchup on Thursday Night Football, the Indianapolis Colts look to gain ground on the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans when they go up against the upset-searching New York Jets. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Jets are certainly not a contender to win the AFC East. This will be the 76th meeting between the Colts and Jets, dating back to the Colts’ time in Baltimore. What: NFL Football (Week 9)Who: New York Jets (2-5) vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-5)When: Thursday, November 4Time: 8:20 p.m. Channel: NFL Network, FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

An interesting matchup between a pair of two-win teams on Sunday Night Football sees the San Francisco 49ers, fresh off the bye week, take on the Indianapolis Colts who are coming off their biggest win of the 2021 season. San Francisco comes into Sunday night with a 2-3 record in the very wild NFC West. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Colts are sitting third in the very top-heavy AFC South, coming into week seven at 2-4. What: NFL Football (Week 7)Who: Indianapolis Colts (2-4) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2-3)When: Sunday, October 24Time: 8:20 p.m. ETWhere: Levi Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

In already their third primetime game of the season the surging Baltimore Ravens look to continue their winning ways when they take on rebuilding Indianapolis Colts team coming off their first win on Monday Night Football. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson was dominant through the air, throwing for 316 yards and a touchdown in the win. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Colts are a team looking to start a new this season with a veteran quarterback. Since their first meeting in 1996, when the original Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore, the Colts have won 10 of the first 16 all-time meetings. What: NFL Football (Week 5)Who: Indianapolis Colts (1-3) vs. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)When: Monday, October 11Time: 8:15 p.m.

Brady and the Buccaneers should be able to move the ball on the Dolphins, who have lost three straight and seem directionless.

After a record-breaking performance in his first game with his new team, Matthew Stafford leads the revamped Los Angeles Rams into Indiana on Sunday for a date with the Indianapolis Colts. Stafford took on a familiar foe last Sunday night when the Rams tangled with the Chicago Bears. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Soeaking of the Seahawks, the rebuilding Colts had a tough go against the team from the Pacific Northwest. Despite Carson Wentz throwing for a pair of TDs in his team’s debut, Russel Wilson’s four touchdown passes led Seattle to the 28-16 win. What: NFL Football (Week 2)Who: Los Angeles Rams vs. Indianapolis ColtsWhen: Sunday, September 19Time: 1:00 p.m.

For the 2021 season, these are the starting quarterbacks, listed from worst to best. Jalen Hurts (Eagles)The Eagles have made it clear that they want Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback. A duel threat, it’s still unknown if he’ll be the starting quarterback for the Eagles in the long term. Teddy Bridgewater (Broncos)Bridgewater is playing as the team’s starting quarterback this season, replacing former rookie Drew Lock after a lackluster season. His strong arm and analytical mind allowed him to stand up to some of the truly great quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees.

All eyes in Indianapolis are on Carson Wentz’s feet. Friday on ESPN’s “Get Up,” host Mike Greenberg asked analyst Marcus Spears how big a deal Wentz’s injury is. But beyond football, obviously this injury derails a lot of things about the Indianapolis Colts and what they had plans to do. Frank Reich mortgaged his reputation on bringing Carson Wentz in to transform him onto an already playoff football team. Because there’s too much riding on Carson Wentz being the Indianapolis Colts’ starter.

Speaking on the Eagle Eye podcast, the NBC Sports NFL reporter said Wentz deserves the blame for how things turned out in Philly.

The league already pulled off a difficult task by completing its 256-game regular season on time during the coronavirus pandemic. FREE AGENCY: The new league season begins March 17 and revenue losses due to the pandemic means the salary cap will be reduced. There will be a slew of talented players available because teams are going to make cost-cutting decisions. The franchise tag will account for a larger percentage of the salary cap so that will deter teams from using it. The Eagles and Saints are two teams facing major cap issues and will have to slash payroll significantly.

The illustrious Washington Football Team, also 5-7, has won three straight themselves. According to Overmyer, “this Arizona offense is really the difference in why you want to choose the Giants in this game. So you can’t expect to see this Bengals offense somehow find their form this next week.”The Cowboys offense can move the ball. Washington Football Team @ San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 13 @ 4:25 p.m. (FOX)The 49ers have dealt with injuries and COVID scares this season, much like many NFL teams. The Washington Football Team, also at 5-7, has a legitimate shot at NFC East title.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are considered 7.5-point home underdogs against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14. These two met back in Week 2 at Lambeau Field, with the Packers rolling to a 42-21 win. Detroit (5-7) won 34-30 in Chicago last week, winning its first game inside the NFC North since Week 17 in 2018. The Lions also won after erasing a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, the first time that’s happened since Week 8 in 2014. Green Bay has scored 30-plus points in three straight games, topping that threshold nine times in 12 games along the way.

The Eagles offense has struggled for weeks, and didn’t look any better at home against the Seattle Seahawks. Carson Wentz ended up with a halfway decent stat-line on the evening, going 25-45 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles defense contained Russell Wilson and one of the NFL’s most potent offenses. “We’ve talked about Carson Wentz, that has just been a downward spiral this season,” Trask notes. There’s a lot to play for for both of these teams this week.”The Eagles play the Packers Sunday, December 6 @ 4:25 p.m.

(CBS Local)- Week 10 of the NFL season is here and the time to make a playoff run is dwindling for fantasy football owners. Jamey’s start of the week is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff going up against the Seattle Seahawks porous pass defense. “And, the Washington Football Team gives up the ninth-fewest fantasy points quarterbacks. StartQB:Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Projected Points: 22.7Drew Lock, Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders, Projected Points: 19.3Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants, Projected Points: 21.2RB:J.D. Green, Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers, Projected Points: 9.4TE:Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots, Projected Points: 10.5Hunter Henry, Los Angeles Chargers @ Miami Dolphins, Projected Points: 12.1Jordan Reed, San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints, Projected Points: 8.1

The Dallas Cowboys are on the road in Philadelphia for Sunday Night Football, with each NFC East rival looking for their third win of the season. Sunday night’s game will air on NBC and football fans can stream the action on fuboTV (free trial) and Hulu. DiNucci will have a top ten running back in Ezekiel Elliott and a top ten wide receiver in Amari Cooper to help move the chains. Wentz has clicked with wide receiver Travis Fulgham, who leads the team with 357 yards off 23 receptions. What: Sunday Night Football - Week 8Who: Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1) vs. Dallas Cowboys (2-5)When: Sunday, Nov. 1Time: 8:20 p.m.

(CBS Philly)- The NFL season reaches its midway point this weekend with Week 8 of the schedule set to unfold across the country. To help, Fantasy Football Today’s Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard are here with this week’s start ’em or sit ’em. Carson Wentz is the start of the week for Eisenberg as he faces a Dallas defense that has been historically bad this season. Hopefully getting his third straight game of 30 or more fantasy points. StartQB:Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans @ Cincinnati Bengals Projected Points: 25.0Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, Projected Points: 26.5Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos, Projected Points: 22.3RB:Boston Scott, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, Projected Points: 13.5Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Giants, Projected Points: 12.2Le’Veon Bell, Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets, Projected Points: 8.4WR:Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks, Projected Points: 13.4Travis Fulgham, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys, Projected Points: 14.6A.J.

The Philadelphia Eagles head to the West Coast to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Sunday night’s game will air on NBC and football fans can stream the action on fuboTV (free trial) and Hulu. San Francisco looks to press on with quarterback Nick Mullens while Jimmy Garoppolo sits with a high ankle sprain. What: Sunday Night Football - Week 4Who: Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2-1)When: Sunday, Oct. 4Time: 8:20 p.m. TV: NBCStream: FuboTV (free 7-day trial) | Hulu + Live TV

Strong faith keeps Carson Wentz focused on something biggerInjuries forced Carson Wentz to watch another quarterback lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title and put him on the sideline for playoff games in each of the next two seasons. The Eagles didnt draft Jalen Hurts to compete with Wentz, only to provide insurance. That hasnt stopped some media and fans from creating a quarterback controversy and interpreting the pick as a slight against Wentz. Constant scrutiny and intense criticism are part of the job for NFL quarterbacks. And so for me to just fully trust, fully surrender (and say): All right, God, Im just here for surrender to you.

And, on the other hand, start guys that normally would be reserved for a spot on your bench. One of the biggest matchup disadvantages, as far as fantasy football is concerned, may be in Minnesota where the Vikings play host to the Philadelphia Eagles. All in all, it looks like it may be a long afternoon for Wentz fantasy football owners if you dont have another option. According to the guys at Fantasy Football Today, the quarterback you want in your lineup this week? For all your weekly fantasy football advice needs, you can check out the Fantasy Football Today crew on CBS Sports HQ at 12 p.m. Eastern Time every day.