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Tagged: Carson Wentz (184 Results)

Mar
6

Wentz determined to continue NFL career

CARSON WENTZ is hoping to continue his NFL playing career and the quarterback is reportedly open to various roles that could help potential suitors. Wentz has undergone a drastic decline sinceMore being drafted with the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. A one-time starter in both fantasy football and the real version, Wentz appears to be no better than a backup quarterback at this stage in his career. Wentz, 30, is a free agent and can be signed at any time since he was released recently by the Washington Commanders. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mar
1

Commanders release QB Wentz after one lone season

The Washington Commanders released quarterback CARSON WENTZ on Monday, saving the team over $26 million in salary cap space this offseason. Wentz had two years remaining on his contract, but heMore had no guaranteed money as part of the deal. With the release, Wentz can now sign with any team before the start of free agency. Wentz was the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, but he appears destined for a backup role heading into the upcoming 2023 season. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: Thirstin' for Howell

Washington is turning to Sam Howell at quarterback. And why not? It gives them the opportunity to see him in a regular-season game while simultaneously saving all of us from having to watch Carson Wentz or Taylor Heinicke.   more »

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Jan
5

Commanders quarterback carousel keeps turning

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that rookie quarterback SAM HOWELL will start in Sunday’s season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. After flipping and flopping throughout the seasonMore and in recent weeks between quarterbacks TAYLOR HEINICKE and CARSON WENTZ, the Commanders figured “why not?” and decided Howell should get a turn as well. Less

Source: Team Website

Jan
3

Rivera has no regrets about quarterback switch

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that he has no regrets about his decision to start quarterback CARSON WENTZ over TAYLOR HEINICKE in Sunday’s loss to the ClevelandMore Browns. Rivera’s decision raised eyebrows in both real football and the fantasy version, with Heinicke having a winning record during his time as starter. The decision seems to have backfired, with Wentz throwing 3 interceptions and leading the Commanders offense to just 10 points in the loss. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
29

Wentz to provide “spark” to Commanders offense?

Despite leading Washington to a 5-3-1 record during his starting tenure, Commanders quarterback TAYLOR HEINICKE is heading to the bench in favor of fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ. Head coach Ron RiveraMore said that the veteran Wentz will be back as the starting quarterback for the team’s Week #17 game against the Cleveland Browns. Rivera indicated that he believes Wentz can provide the offense with a “spark” because of his increased comfort level in directing the Commanders offense. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Carson Wentz

Washington is going back to Carson Wentz as its starting a quarterback, a real what-have-you-done-for-me-lately shot at Taylor Heinicke. Washington went 2-4 under Wentz at the beginning of the year, 5-2-1 under Heinicke, until he struggled at San Francisco last week (like most other quarterbacks this season).   more »

Dec
20

Commanders sticking with QB Heinicke…for now

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that the team will be sticking with TAYLOR HEINICKE at quarterback, for now. Rivera added that he would consider making a changeMore to fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ if the team does not “get back on track”. Heinicke has started the past eight games after Wentz suffered a broken right ring finger in mid-October, guiding the team to a 5-2-1 record as the starter. Unfortunately for the Commanders and fantasy owners, the offense has struggled despite the winning record. Wentz was active on Sunday for the first time since his injury. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Dec
13

Commanders activate QB Wentz from injured reserve

The Washington Commanders activated quarterback CARSON WENTZ from injured reserve on Monday. Wentz was first placed on IR after fracturing his finger against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football backMore in Week #6. While he has done an admirable job working his way back, head coach Ron Rivera confirmed that Wentz will serve as the primary backup to fellow quarterback and starting signal caller TAYLOR HEINICKE. Fantasy owners, take note. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
19

Commanders name QB Heinicke as starter vs. Packers

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Tuesday that TAYLOR HEINICKE will be the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. With fellow quarterback CARSON WENTZ outMore for the foreseeable future with an injury, Heinicke gets the starting gig with rookie signal caller SAM HOWELL working as the backup. Less

Source: Washington Post

Oct
18

Commanders QB Wentz likely out 4-6 weeks

Washington Commanders starting quarterback CARSON WENTZ underwent successful surgery on Monday to tend to the fractured ring finger on his throwing hand. Wentz is expected to make a full recovery butMore he is also expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks while recovering. The team is reportedly considering placing Wentz on injured reserve. With Wentz out for the foreseeable future, TAYLOR HEINICKE takes over the starting gig with rookie fifth-round draft pick SAM HOWELL taking over as the primary backup. Less

Source: NFL.com

Podcast: October 13 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 5 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead to tonight's Commanders-Bears matchup. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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Around the NFL: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts traded for Matt Ryan because they were looking to switch to more of a grownup at quarterback. Somebody who could avoid making the key mistakes. But that hasn’t happened.   more »

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Ask the Experts: Which top performer is headed for a decline?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which top performer will cool off the rest of the way?  more »

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Sep
19

Wentz has big second half for Commanders

CARSON WENTZ fantasy owners were likely expecting big things against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but the Washington Commanders found themselves trailing 22-0 at halftime. Wentz turn things around in theMore second half, however, with 3 touchdown passes in a Commanders comeback attempt that fell slightly short. Wentz said after the game “I got to be better”. Less

Source: Washington Post

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