The Washington Commanders will start Carson Wentz this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Wentz will start in place of Taylor Heinicke in Week 17 as the Commanders fight for a playoff berth.

Wentz started the first six games this season before breaking his right ring finger in an Oct. 13 win over the Chicago Bears. Heinicke started the next nine games, leading the team to a 5-3-1 record.

The Commanders have ranked 26th in red zone offense and 20th in points per game over his eight full starts.