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Browns | Russell Wilson could be Cleveland's top choice Sat Mar 22, 07:12 AM
Free-agent QB Russell Wilson (Steelers) appears to be the Cleveland Browns' top choice amongst available quarterbacks, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, although there is still a chance that he could return to the Pittsburgh Steelers if free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) decides not to sign there. As a contingency plan, the Browns have also maintained interest in free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Eagles).
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Browns | CLE, Carson Wentz have mutual interest Wed Mar 19, 04:20 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Chiefs) is interested in signing with the Cleveland Browns this offseason, and the Browns are open to signing him if they are not able to sign free-agent QB Russell Wilson (Steelers), according to a source.
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Browns | CLE may pursue Carson Wentz Sun Mar 2, 10:01 AM
The Cleveland Browns could have interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Carson Wentz this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
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Chiefs | Carson Wentz does little in Denver Mon Jan 6, 02:52 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Carson Wentz completed 10 of 17 passes for 98 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in a Week 18 loss to the Denver Broncos.
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Chiefs | Chiefs to rest starters Wed Jan 1, 01:26 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and other starters will not play in Week 18, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Jan. 1. QB Carson Wentz will start in Mahomes' place.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Wentz comes into a meaningless game (for the Chiefs) on the road against the Broncos. With a win, the Broncos make the postseason as the AFC's no.7 seed which books them a trip to Buffalo in the Wild Card Round. We'll see how Wentz approaches this game as the Chiefs could knock their division rival out of the playoffs (but keep the door open for the Bengals). |
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Chiefs | Carson Wentz expected to start season finale Sun Dec 29, 12:25 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Carson Wentz is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Chiefs in Week 18.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes leaves Week 15 win Sun Dec 15, 04:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) completed 19-of-38 passes for 159 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns, but he left the game in the fourth quarter after having his left ankle rolled up on awkwardly. QB Carson Wentz entered and finished up a 21-7 victory.
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Chiefs | Carson Wentz seeking to improve Mon Jul 8, 11:37 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Carson Wentz has fully embraced his role as backup, but he seeks to improve in order to play a bigger role in the future. Wentz signed a one-year deal in hopes of competing for a starting job elsewhere next year.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Andy Reid prefers to have a veteran with years of NFL experience as a backup for Mahomes, mainly to give him a study partner and sounding board for things he might be seeing in the video room or on the practice or game field. The Chiefs have had veterans Chad Henne, Matt Moore, and Blaine Gabbert serve as Mahomes' backups before Wentz, who signed with the team during the offseason. The Chiefs are now his fifth NFL team and fourth in as many seasons. He made 93 starts in eight seasons with the Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Rams. In other words, Wentz fits the mold here. |
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Chiefs | Carson Wentz lands with Chiefs Tue Apr 2, 07:57 AM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Rams) agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, April. 1. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wentz will replace Blaine Gabbert as the backup to Patrick Mahomes. Wentz, a former first-round pick, brings experience and mobility to the mix. |
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Rams | Carson Wentz totals three touchdowns Sun Jan 7, 08:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Carson Wentz completed 17-of-24 passes for 163 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 18 against the San Francisco 49ers, while running 17 times for a game-high 56 yards and a touchdown.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford to rest Week 18 Wed Jan 3, 02:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford will not play in Week 18 and QB Carson Wentz will start in his place, according to sources on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
| Footballguys view: The Rams travel to play the 49ers in Week 18. They're going with Wentz as their starter, and the 49ers are starting Sam Darnold. Rewind this matchup a few years ago and it would seem pretty good. Now, it's a matchup between a guy trying to hold onto his career (Wentz) and a quality backup (Darnold). Things change pretty quickly around here. |
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Rams | LA officially signs Carson Wentz Thu Nov 9, 12:33 AM
The Los Angeles Rams signed free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
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Rams | Carson Wentz set to join LA Rams Tue Nov 7, 02:37 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
| Footballguys view: The Rams have seen enough of QB Brett Rypien. The team is on their bye in Week 10, but QB Matthew Stafford is expected to return as their starter in Week 11. Wentz should replace Rypien as the primary backup to Stafford going forward. He's not what he used to be, and Wentz went just 2-5 as the Commanders' starter in 2022. |
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Jets | Two QBs contact Jets Sun Sep 24, 12:47 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) and QB Matt Ryan (Colts) recently contacted the New York Jets about the possibility of joining the team, but the Jets declined the offer, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer.
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NFL | Carson Wentz plans to play Thu Jun 15, 01:09 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) plans to play this upcoming season and is waiting for the right situation.
| Footballguys view: He has been throwing and studying film with former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden in Tampa. We wouldn't be surprised to see the Raiders add Wentz to the mix if Jimmy Garoppolo can't participate in training camp (or is released) due to his foot injury. |
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Raiders | Carson Wentz an option for Las Vegas? Thu Jun 8, 03:33 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz 'would seem to be the best option' for the Las Vegas Raiders if they are forced to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) because he is unable to pass a physical this summer, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez.
| Footballguys view: This wouldn't be an upgrade from Garoppolo, but Wentz would be better for the offense than Brian Hoyer, probably, with familiarity with Josh McDaniels offense as a wild card. An injury to a starter is just what Wentz needs to get another chance to prove himself. |
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NFL | Carson Wentz working out Sun May 14, 01:02 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) has been working out this offseason and is receiving interest from a few teams.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this year, reports came to the surface about how Wentz still wants to keep playing football - no matter what the role. He is open to both starter and backup roles and may not sign with a team until later in the offseason. |
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NFL | Carson Wentz to continue career Sat Mar 4, 06:03 PM
Free-agent QB Carson Wentz (Commanders) plans to continue his playing career and is open to various roles in order to help a team.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz gets the boot Mon Feb 27, 03:33 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz was released Monday, Feb. 27.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz unlikely to return Fri Jan 20, 07:17 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz likely will be released this offseason because the team can create around $26 million in salary cap space if he is cut.
| Footballguys view: Commanders' general manager Martin Mayhew would not commit to bringing back Wentz, which should come as no surprise. CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports Washington is telling offensive coordinator candidates that QB Sam Howell will "likely" be their starter in 2023. |
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Commanders | Week 18 Washington Commanders inactives Sun Jan 8, 02:58 PM
The Washington Commanders have declared DE Jonathan Allen, OG Andrew Norwell, S Kamren Curl, OT Cornelius Lucas, DL James Smith-Williams, RB Brian Robinson Jr. and QB Carson Wentz inactive for Week 18.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz done in Washington? Fri Jan 6, 01:38 AM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz is likely to be cut during the offseason, in the opinion of FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano, who notes that Wentz is due a $6.2 million roster bonus and would count $26.2 million against the cap if he were on the roster in 2023.
| Footballguys view: Wentz has likely used up his last chance at entering the season as a starter, but he'll be a high value backup in a league that always has a shortage of playable quarterbacks. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz has dreadful performance Sun Jan 1, 04:40 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding seven rushing yards and a touchdown on three attempts.
| Footballguys view: Ron Rivera picked the exact wrong time to put Wentz in as the Commanders are now on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Now they will be playing for their lives next week against a Cowboys team that suddenly has a chance to be the division winner and maybe even #1 seed if they can beat Washington and the Giants (who have nothing to play for playoff-wise) beat the Eagles. The Commanders starting quarterback next week could be Wentz, Sam Howell, or Taylor Heinicke. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz taking over Wed Dec 28, 08:14 AM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz was named the starter for Week 17 with QB Taylor Heinicke going to the bench.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders want to make the postseason, and they're hanging on right now so that's why they go back to Wentz. Heinicke flashed (as he has before) and then his game fell apart (as it has before), so the Commanders will run the heck out of the ball with Wentz under center. |
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Commanders | Washington undecided about Week 17 starting QB Tue Dec 27, 01:38 PM
Washington Commanders QBs Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke both displayed 'positives' in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, leaving the team in a position where it has yet to decide which one will start in Week 17 versus the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: This was the buzz around the building entering the week. Now, Fantasy GMs are going to wait and see because things look different when it's either Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz out there under center. Rivera told reporters that he expects to announce the starter Wednesday, Dec. 28. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz not confirmed as starter Sat Dec 24, 10:05 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz replaced QB Taylor Heinicke in Week 16, but after the game, head coach Ron Rivera said a decision hasn't been made on which quarterback will start going forward. 'It's not going to be a knee-jerk,' Rivera said. 'It's going to be something, at the end of the day, I really do believe gives us the best chance to win football games, get into the playoffs and see what happens.'
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Commanders | Carson Wentz comes off bench for TD Sat Dec 24, 07:16 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz completed 12-of-16 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in a relief appearance in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Wentz is more experienced than Heinicke, although he was facing a softer defense nursing a lead at the end of the game than the defense at the beginning trying to seize the game. He'll have a high ceiling against the Browns next week if he starts. |
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Commanders | Taylor Heinicke benched Sat Dec 24, 06:47 PM
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke was benched in the fourth quarter of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers. He completed 13-of-18 passes for 166 yards, two touchdowns, one interception and one fumble lost. He was replaced by QB Carson Wentz.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders are very much in the playoff hunt, so we're on the edge of our seats waiting to see who starts next week against Cleveland. Whoever it is will be a risky play with the team not certain who is the best option at quarterback. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz activated Mon Dec 12, 12:54 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 12.
| Footballguys view: He'll serve as backup quarterback to starting QB Taylor Heinicke. The Commanders are 7-5-1 and pushing for a playoff spot. Unless Heinicke struggles, Wentz won't see the field for the rest of the regular season. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz to serve as backup Tue Dec 6, 08:36 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) will be the team's primary backup to QB Taylor Heinicke upon returning from injury, head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. The Commanders are playing good football and mostly winning (sometimes tieing) with Heinicke under center. Wentz won't get onto the field unless Heinicke is hurt or is struggling. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz designated to return Wed Nov 23, 02:46 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
| Footballguys view: Wentz now has a 21-day practice window. When he's ready to be active on gameday, Wentz returns to the Commanders' sideline. Head coach Ron Rivera has Taylor Heinicke as the team's starter, so Wentz is the veteran backup when he's ready to return. |
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Commanders | Ron Rivera mum on QB situation Tue Nov 15, 03:52 PM
Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke remains likely to start in Week 11 against the Houston Texans for now. However, head coach Ron Rivera told reporters Tuesday, Nov. 15, that no decision will be made about the starting quarterback moving forward until Carson Wentz (finger) returns to practice and he hears from team doctors about what they have decided regarding Wentz's recovery.
| Footballguys view: The team beat the undefeated Eagles with Heinicke starting on Monday in Week 10. In fact, Heinicke is 3-1 in four starts with the Commanders. Against the Texans in Week 11, there's no need to upset the apple cart by forcing Wentz into action if he's not 100 percent ready. They could just slow-play this injury until Heinicke starts struggling...if he starts struggling. Heinicke is not lighting the league on fire, but the team seems to respond to the "YOLO" ball that he plays. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz placed on IR Sat Oct 22, 12:35 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Oct. 22.
| Footballguys view: That knocks Wentz out of action for at least four weeks. Reports indicate Wentz has a 4-6 week recovery period after having surgery this week. The Commanders will turn to QB Taylor Heinicke as their starter while Wentz is out. If/when Commanders head coach Ron Rivera gets sick of Heinicke's 'YOLO' playing style, they might turn to rookie Sam Howell to give him some experience. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz ruled out Fri Oct 21, 06:38 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) did not practice on Friday, Oct. 21, and has been ruled out for Week 7.
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Commanders | Washington's Week 7 injury report Fri Oct 21, 12:47 PM
Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown (groin), CB William Jackson III (back), TE Logan Thomas (calf), QB Carson Wentz (finger), and RB Jonathan Williams (knee) were ruled out Friday, Oct. 21, on the Week 7 injury report. TE John Bates (hamstring), RT Samuel Cosmi (thumb), and WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) are listed as questionable.
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Commanders | Thursday's practice report for Washington Thu Oct 20, 01:38 PM
Washington Commanders TE John Bates (hamstring), WR Dyami Brown (groin), CB William Jackson III (back), QB Carson Wentz (finger), TE Logan Thomas (calf), CB Tariq Castro-Fields (knee) and RB Jonathan Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. S Percy Butler (quadricep), WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and OT Samuel Cosmi (finger) were limited.
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Commanders | Wednesday practice report for Commanders Wed Oct 19, 07:16 PM
Washington Commanders TE John Bates (hamstring), CB William Jackson III (back), QB Carson Wentz (finger) and RB Jonathan Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19. S Percy Butler (quadricep), CB Tariq Castro-Fields (knee) and OT Samuel Cosmi (finger) were limited during practice.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz expected to miss at least a month Mon Oct 17, 03:11 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger) will likely need four to six weeks to recover from the broken finger he suffered in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders can now turn to Taylor Heinicke as their starter. He's been the starter before, and things haven't turned out positively for the team. That makes us wonder when rookie QB Sam Howell (fifth round, North Carolina) could get a shot to gain valuable playing experience. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz has fractured finger Sat Oct 15, 10:19 AM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (finger, shoulder) sustained a fractured ring finger on his right hand in Week 6's game versus the Chicago Bears, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: You'll have to keep an eye on this situation and pluck rookie QB Sam Howell off the waiver wire when you can. Wentz is slated to visit a hand specialist in Los Angeles and his status going forward has yet to be determined. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz dealing with injuries Fri Oct 14, 08:09 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (hand, shoulder) is scheduled to meet with a doctor to have his throwing hand and shoulder examined, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
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Commanders | Ugly line for Carson Wentz Thu Oct 13, 11:13 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz completed 12 of his 22 pass attempts for 99 yards in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Wentz isn't 100% and it showed, although he should have had a 40 yard score that Curtis Samuel dropped. He'll face Green Bay next week but has lost our confidence after a hot start. He's not an essential hold, and Wentz is endangering the value of everyone in this offense after boosting it earlier this year. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz update Thu Oct 13, 08:10 AM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (biceps) will start Thursday, Oct. 13, despite a biceps strain near his shoulder that had his status in question all week.
| Footballguys view: He is sore and not 100 percent, but the plan is to get through the game and have 10 days to heal up for the next one. The Bears' defense doesn't present many challenges, so perhaps the Commanders will run the ball early and often to win what could be an ugly game. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz ready to play Wed Oct 12, 03:40 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12, and is not on the injury report for Week 6.
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Commanders | Commanders' final Week 6 injury report Wed Oct 12, 03:22 PM
Washington Commanders S Percy Butler (quadriceps), OT Samuel Cosmi (finger), WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring), TE Logan Thomas (calf), RB Jonathan Williams (knee) and CB William Jackson III (back) did not practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and have been ruled out for Week 6. Also, WR Dyami Brown (groin) was limited and is questionable, CB Christian Holmes was limited but carries no designation, and LB David Mayo (hamstring) and QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) practiced in full and carry no designation into Thursday night.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz listed as limited Tuesday Tue Oct 11, 05:21 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) was listed as limited on the team's injury report Tuesday, Oct. 11. The team conducted a walkthrough so the 'limited' tag is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: We'll see how much longer Wentz is the starter for the Commanders. There's a chance that rookie QB Sam Howell could get into the lineup at some point in the future with Wentz banged up. |
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Commanders | Washington's Tuesday practice report Tue Oct 11, 03:01 PM
Washington Commanders S Percy Butler (quad), OT Samuel Cosmi (finger), WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring), RB Jonathan Williams (knee) and TE Logan Thomas (calf) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 11. WR Dyami Brown (groin), CB Christian Holmes (hamstring), LB David Mayo (hamstring), QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) and CB William Jackson III (back) were limited. The Commanders held a walkthrough Tuesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz listed as limited Mon Oct 10, 06:24 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) was limited during practice Monday, Oct. 10. The Commanders did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz goes over 300 yards Sun Oct 9, 07:32 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz completed 25-of-38 passes for 359 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, and he also ran for 15 yards.
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Commanders | Carson Wentz held under 200 yards Sun Oct 2, 05:37 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz went 25-for-42 for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4.
| Footballguys view: Wentz was under pressure all day and never got anything going in the downfield passing game. He'll have an easier draw against the Titans next week. We've seen the whole range of Wentz game in four games, but Week 5 should be on the positive side for fantasy and put him in QB2/Superflex consideration. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz terrorized in loss Sun Sep 25, 09:11 PM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz completed 25 of his 43 pass attempts for 211 yards in a 24-8 loss to Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. He was also sacked nine times and lost a fumble.
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