Who is the Washington Commanders' starting QB tonight vs. Eagles on MNF?

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera made a bold claim prior to the 2022 NFL season. He said that the team was in need of a major upgrade to their quarterback position if they wanted to become serious postseason contenders. This led the organization to acquire Carson Wentz via trade from the Indianapolis Colts.

When Wentz was named the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, the Commanders' revolving door at the position continued. Since the start of the 2018 NFL season, eleven different quarterbacks have started a game for Washington. Kirk Cousins started every game for them in each of the three seasons prior, and they have never quite recovered from losing him.

Carson Wentz started the first six games of the 2022 NFL season before suffering an injury. Taylor Heinicke has filled in for Wentz in the last three games. Heinicke has plenty of recent experience in Washington. He was the starting quarterback for their 2020 NFL Playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also started 15 games during the 2021 NFL season.

Next up on the Commanders schedule this year is a Week 10 clash against the Philadelphia Eagles. The matchup will take place on Monday Night Football and will be a heated rivalry game featuring two playoff-hopeful teams from the competitive NFC East division. Taylor Heinicke has officially been named Washington's starting quarterback for the contest.

Heinicke will face a stiff challenge against the undefeated Eagles. He will also go head-to-head with quarterback Jalen Hurts, one of the early favorites to be named the NFL MVP for the 2022 season.

Taylor Heinicke's 2022 stats for the Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke started his first game of the 2022 NFL season against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. He earned an impressive victory and followed it up with another one in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. He then lost his third game in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings in a tight battle.

Heinicke never seems to play spectacularly, but is always competitive and often gives the Commanders a legitimate chance of winning. He has completed 63 percent of his passes for five touchdowns in three games, but has also thrown an interception in all of them. He also used his athleticism as a weapon, chipping in with 50 rushing yards and an additional touchdown.