While Carson Wentz is the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders going into Week 1, the future of the franchise could lie in the hands of rookie [autotag]Sam Howell[/autotag]. And in his first preseason game of the year, Howell is making a good impression.
The former UNC football quarterback got in early, taking over for Wentz and splitting time with Taylor Heinicke in the team’s game at Carolina. Howell’s first attempt was a completion and later on, he got into the end zone for the first time in his professional career.
Howell showed off his running ability, tucking the football and running for a 17-yard touchdown. Check out Howell’s touchdown run below:
This Sam Howell guy might be pretty good.
A 17-YARD SCRAMBLE FOR THE TD!! pic.twitter.com/a61jTHd7A6
— NBC Sports Commanders (@NBCSCommanders) August 13, 2022
The Commanders fell behind 20-6 and are attempting the comeback in the fourth quarter. But for Howell, it’s a good start to his career here in the preseason as he looks to prove doubters wrong.
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