{"id":237954,"date":"2022-10-17T13:02:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T18:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=237954"},"modified":"2022-10-17T16:39:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T21:39:16","slug":"washington-commanders-qb-carson-wentz-fractured-finger-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/washington-commanders-qb-carson-wentz-fractured-finger-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz Could Miss Up to Six Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carson Wentz led the Washington Commanders to an ugly victory against the Chicago Bears<\/a> on Thursday Night Football. <\/em>But he fractured his finger on his throwing hand and could miss up to six weeks while recovering from surgery.<\/p>\n

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Carson Wentz, quarterback for the Washington Commanders, drops back for a pass against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field. Wentz suffered a fractured finger against the Bears, but finished the game. (Image: USA Today Sports<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The finger injury happened late in the second quarter during a pass attempt when Bears’ defensive tackle Justin Jones grazed Wentz’s hand. After the game, Wentz downplayed the injury, which he thought was a jammed finger.<\/p>\n

It’s a little sore,” <\/strong>Wentz told the Washington Post<\/em><\/a> after the win. “But I think I\u2019ll be all right. The chilly conditions didn\u2019t necessarily help the jammed fingers.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On Friday, an X-ray revealed a fractured finger. Wentz already was nursing a strained biceps tendon and shoulder injury. Wentz consulted a specialist in Los Angeles on Monday, who recommended surgery. The Commanders do not have a specific timetable for his return, but six weeks has been mentioned.<\/p>\n

In six games this season, Wentz completed 62% of his passes. He passed for 1,489 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.<\/p>\n

The Commanders (2-4) host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. If Wentz is unable to play, backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start for the Commanders.<\/p>\n

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How Wentz hurt his hand \u2026 pic.twitter.com\/sDcY7Y4Aam<\/a><\/p>\n

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n