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Carson Wentz to Start vs. Browns; Commanders Bench Taylor Heinicke amid Playoff Hunt

After replacing Taylor Heinicke in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Carson Wentz will start for the Washington Commanders as they make a push for the postseason.

Head coach Ron Rivera announced Wednesday that Wentz will be the No. 1 quarterback in Week 17's game against the Cleveland Browns at FedEx Field.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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