The Washington Chiefs select Carson Wentz as the starter

With the leaders still in contention for the playoffs, coach Ron Rivera settled on a trade in the most important position in the game.

Ashbourne – Carson Wentz He stands out as the starting quarterback for the game that Washington leaders He will play next Sunday vs Cleveland Browns.

On Wednesday, the team announced the coach’s decision Ron Riverafor the place Wentz instead of Taylor Henickfor which party Washington He is bound to win if he is to survive in the fight for wild card playoff spots National Conference.

Wentz replacing Henneke During the fourth quarter of the loss San Franciscoand completed 12 of 16 passes for 123 yards, with a touchdown pass.

The 29-year-old quarterback, who has proven his arm strength, will give leaders more weapons Hennekewho could not keep up with the success he had with offense, winning five of his first six games as a starter.

This will be the first home game in the Wentz Since October 13, when he broke a finger on his right hand Chicago. The injury necessitated surgery on his horrific hand and an entry on the disabled list.

Wentz He wore the uniform again on 18 December, when he was a substitute Hennekewhich fell as a citizen v New York Giants.

forever, Wentz Completed 2,040 of 3,256 pass attempts for 21,986 yards with 151 touchdowns and 63 interceptions, for a 46-44-1 record as a starter at nfl. elected to Pro bowl in 2017. For his part, Henneke He completed 530 of 830 pass attempts for 5,745 yards with 34 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. His record as a major league starter is 12-12-1.

the leaders They are 7-7-1 and can clinch a postseason berth with a win-loss SeattleAnd the Detroit s Green Bay.

Washington receives the Dallas Cowboys in week 18.