Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke has a golden opportunity on Monday night. If Heinicke can lead the Commanders to an upset win over the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, it will be difficult for head coach Ron Rivera to turn back to Carson Wentz once he’s healthy — which will be soon.
Unfortunately for Heinicke, he’s playing the NFL’s top team on the road.
The Eagles are a balanced team. They have an elite offense that can beat you on the ground or through the air. Washington’s defense is good, too. The Commanders played well against Philadelphia in Week 3 outside of the second quarter.
Here are four keys to victory for the Commanders on Monday night.