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Commanders name Taylor Heinicke as starter ahead of Packers game; Carson Wentz sidelined with broken finger

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Washington Commanders have named a new starting quarterback for Week 7 ahead of their matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Head coach Ron Rivera said Taylor Heinicke will be under center Sunday. Heinicke takes over after Carson Wentz broke a finger during Thursday's 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Taylor Heinicke of the Washington Commanders on the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at M and T Bank Stadium Aug.

27, 2022, in Baltimore. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) After undergoing surgery in Los Angeles Tuesday, Wentz commented on Instagram.  "Surgery went great yesterday and I'll attack rehab with everything I have because that's all I know how to do!

Appreciate all the prayers -- be back stronger soon!" he wrote. According to a report by the NFL Network, Wentz is expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks.

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