The Commanders went from having the No. 6 seed in their grasp at the end of November to being out of playoff contention entering the final week of the regular season.
Over the course of Sunday's 24-10 loss to Cleveland a defeat that shattered the Commanders' playoff hopes Washington's fans repeatedly chanted "HEINICKE!" "HEINICKE!" in hopes that coach Ron Rivera would bench Wentz. The calls went unanswered.
Star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen exited Washington's 24-10 loss to the Browns with a hyperextended knee and did not return. The injury occurred just after the start of the quarter, but Allen's absence was particularly felt in the second half.