By Ben Standig, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy remained undefeated as a starter as the 49ers earned their eighth-straight win with a 37-20 victory against the Commanders on Christmas Eve. Carson Wentz replaced Taylor Heinicke at quarterback for the Commanders in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. Against a strong Washington defense that included defensive end …
— Dyami Brown had two touchdown receptions, including a 75-yard strike from quarterback Carson Wentz; defensive end Montez Sweat registered his first two sacks of the season; and the Washington Commanders nearly pulled off a thrilling rally before falling 21-17 to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at FedExField. “Potential is a word you use for someone who hasn’t done anything,” …
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, left, and Rams quarterback Jared Goff will play against one another for the second time in their NFL careers on Sunday. Goff, a Pro Bowl selection in 2017 and 2018, said he and Wentz have “a friendly rivalry” and have trained together and remain competitive. In September 2019, three months after the Eagles gave Wentz …
