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The Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke, pulled off what may be the biggest upset of the NFL season on Monday night. They defeated the then-unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 32-21.
As started by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, it's become a trend for players to don large chains and celebrate on the team plane after big wins. Heinicke continued that trend on Monday after the Commanders' huge victory.
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Thanks partly to his performance, the Commanders played very well in their win and will continue rolling with Heinicke until injured starter Carson Wentz returns. However, many aren't sure if the team should make the switch back, especially with how Taylor Heinicke is playing and how well the team has rallied around him.
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NFL fans had wild reactions to Heinicke's celebrations and whether or not he's stolen the starting job from Wentz.
The Commanders aren't exactly fighting for a playoff spot at this point, so it might not hurt to continue playing Heinicke even if Wentz is able to return to the lineup.
Who should start: Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz?
There's no denying that Wentz has talent. His 2017 season was incredible and he has shown flashes of brilliance ever since. The biggest issue with him is inconsistency.
Sometimes, he makes tremendous throws and incredibly athletic plays. He sometimes throws the ball directly at defenders too. Wentz can show why he was selected second overall in one play and then follow it up with a huge mistake.
His backup doesn't seem to have the highs and lows that Wentz does. He may not be capable of making some of the plays that Wentz is, but he's also not going to make as many errors, either.
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has thrown Wentz under the bus once before this season. He will have a decision to make in the near future.
The Commanders have played fairly well with their backup, but he's the backup for a reason. It will be interesting to see where they are in the standings when Wentz returns and who they decide to start then on. If Taylor Heinicke continues to win games, there's a good chance he will get the nod.
