The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Heinicke is expected to be the Commanders' quarterback moving forward. Heinicke will start today against the Texans, with Carson Wentz not quite ready to return from his finger injury. And as one source explained to Rapoport, Heinicke will remain the starting QB until he's not. In other words, until there is no choice but to make a move.

Diehards Line: Heinicke took over for Wentz after Week 6 and has led a stunning turnaround for Washington, winning three of his last four games including a shocking double-digit win over the previously undefeated Eagles on the road. He hasn't been perfect, but the right blend of toughness and knowing when to go for it has been what the Commanders have needed. Right now, there is no decision to be made. Wentz remains on injured reserve after finger surgery and hasn't been activated yet. He was cleared to throw this week and has done so on the side. Unless something changes dramatically, the likelihood is he'll be activated as a backup. "Essentially," Rapoport summed up, "the starting QB job is Heinicke's until it isn't. And that could be for a while."