Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke to start out Sunday vs. Packers

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke will begin on Sunday towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers after Carson Wentz underwent surgical procedure on a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand, coach Ron Rivera introduced Tuesday.

Rookie Sam Howell will again up Heinicke, Rivera mentioned.

Wentz had his surgical procedure Monday in Los Angeles and whereas the workforce didn’t disclose a timeline for his return, a supply advised ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Wentz was knowledgeable by medical doctors that he is taking a look at a four-week restoration.

Wentz fractured his proper ring finger in Washington’s 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday evening.

Heinicke began 15 video games final season, throwing for 20 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. His legs might present a spark for an offense that wants one. The Commanders scored a mixed 55 factors within the first two video games however solely 47 within the ensuing 4 video games.

In six video games, Wentz has thrown for 1,489 yards and 10 touchdowns — tied for fifth within the NFL — with six interceptions, third most within the league. Wentz’s Complete QBR of 36.0 ranks twenty seventh within the NFL.

The workforce traded three draft picks for Wentz and a 2022 second-round selection. The Commanders surrendered second- and third-round picks in 2022 plus a conditional choose in 2023 that will likely be a second-rounder if Wentz performs 70% of Washington’s offensive snaps.

ESPN’s John Keim contributed to this report.