The Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera admitted that he is unsure of whether quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start the Commanders’ next game after the coach took the decision to bench Heinicke for Carson Wentz in the fourth quarter of the team’s 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
“It was an opportunity for us to see where Carson was, and he did a nice job,” Rivera revealed to reporters after the game. “We’re in a pretty good situation now.”
Rivera confirmed that he would consult with his offensive coaches and evaluate the current situation before deciding who to start in the next game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. He explained that he did not want to simply hand the position to Heinicke by default without evaluating Wentz’s performance.
During the 49ers game, Wentz completed 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Heinicke also proved effective during Saturday’s loss, completing 8 of 11 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Still, the 29-year-old stated that he is used to being in a situation where his job security seems uncertain.
Currently sitting at the bottom of the NFC East, the Commanders will be hoping to overturn a two-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Browns next Sunday.
