:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71799621/1452563554.0.jpg "Carson Wentz to start Week 17 vs. Browns: Taylor Heinicke benched")
The Washington Commanders will go back to Carson Wentz at quarterback for Week 17 vs. the Browns, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. This wasn't a foregone conclusion by any stretch of the imagination, but Wentz was brought on as the starter and Heinicke has been similarly inconsistent in his play.
The difference between the two seemed to come down to Heinicke's knack to win late in games, but that hasn't been happening of late. Heinicke won five of his first six starts, but has a tie and two losses in his last three, with two of those in must-win games against the Giants.
Fantasy football impact
Heinicke seemingly unlocked Terry McLaurin by forcing him targets more than Wentz had been, so this could be bad for McLaurin. But, hopefully Wentz learned a bit while on the bench and will give McLaurin more jump ball opportunities moving forward.