After just eight games and seven starts, it appears quarterback Carson Wentz’s time with the Washington Commanders will come to an end after the season. The Commanders’ 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday eliminated them from playoff contention.
On Sunday, Wentz returned to the starting lineup, completing 16 of 28 passes for 143 yards with three interceptions. His numbers, which were terrible, don’t begin to tell the story of Wentz’s day. In addition to his turnovers, Wentz’s inaccuracy was horrendous.
Yet, somehow, he managed to play the entire game with the Commanders clinging to their playoff hopes. After Wentz’s second pass attempt, fans at FedEx Field were already chanting for Taylor Heinicke.
As you might expect, Twitter had plenty to say about Wentz’s performance.
Annie Agar
Carson wentz after every interception today pic.twitter.com/NmH7SHTDqy
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) January 1, 2023
FedEx Field
“HEIN-I-CKE!” chants erupted in DC after Carson Wentz threw his 2nd INT
pic.twitter.com/jyVed79Kgl— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 1, 2023
What’s worse? The commanders starting Wentz or FedEx selling me a rock pretzel? pic.twitter.com/N4r4NaWUsH
— Ash (@itscardiv) January 1, 2023
Local media reactions
Ron said he put Wentz in to provide the team a 💥. This was 🚮🚮. @commanders #fansdeservebetter
— Brian Mitchell (@BMitchliveNBCS) January 1, 2023
Depth chart next week should be Howell, Heinicke, Fromm, Armani Rogers, Logan Thomas, Major Tuddy and then Wentz
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 1, 2023
Reporter to Carson Wentz: "Can you take us through your interception?"
Wentz: "Which one?"
Jeeeeeeeeeeez
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 1, 2023
Carson Wentz just got loudly booed as he left the field
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 1, 2023
Other reactions
If only there was some way to know Carson Wentz might play like this.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) January 1, 2023
I believe we need a 30 for 30 on why the Commanders chose to start Wentz today.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 2, 2023
Carson Wentz update: pic.twitter.com/RS95SZDnCt
— Rudy Gersten (@DCBarno) January 1, 2023
What a debacle! Total choke/awful performance by Wentz! The defense was injury-riddled & got torched. Worst performance since wk 2 but w/out the D, team wouldn't have had a chance this yr. Watson (in 2nd half) became Watson. Need Kirk to beat GB to keep season alive. #HTTC
— Kevin Sheehan (@kevinsheehanDC) January 1, 2023
More reactions
A couple hundred Commanders fans stuck around to boo Wentz as he left the field. That's dedication.
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) January 1, 2023
I can't believe the Commanders played Carson Wentz. Like, on purpose.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) January 1, 2023
FIRE RON !!! Make that shit trend!! Fuck Ron fuck turner fuck wentz shit fuck tuddy dumb ass 2
— str3tch🫡 (@PAYNE_21) January 1, 2023
Heinicke seeing Wentz throw the game in the first 15 minutes pic.twitter.com/4ZvtGWcl81
— charlie (@cpcarrrr) January 1, 2023
Ron Rivera failed this team and fanbase. Heinicke had been the better QB all season. In the biggest game of the season, against a bad Cleveland Browns defense, Carson Wentz has the worst QB performance of the season. #Commanders
— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) January 1, 2023
Carson Wentz trying to carry the #Commanders into the playoffs pic.twitter.com/CDJDp1jTny
— 🧀🦌Extend (@justusmckg) December 28, 2022
Washington Commanders fans watching Carson Wentz pic.twitter.com/MVEYwtjNCs
— Blake Garman (@FrostedBlakes34) January 1, 2023
