Confident Commanders head to Houston behind Taylor Heinicke

Nov 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY SportsIn the aftermath of a Monday night win over the Eagles, the Washington Commanders had two pressing roster issues to address in Week 11.

The Commanders (5-5) travel to face the Houston Texans (1-7-1) on Sunday at NRG Stadium most likely without quarterback Carson Wentz (finger), who was cleared to start throwing but not designated to return to the active roster.

Taylor Heinicke will make his fifth start of the season. Washington has won three of the four games started by Heinicke,…