Washington coach Ron Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to San Francisco, but Rivera said he's not yet sure if that's a permanent move. Rivera said he'll name a starting quarterback early in the week.

Wentz played the final two series for Washington in a 37-20 defeat that dropped the Commanders to 7-7-1. They remain in the seventh and final playoff spot.

Rivera said he'd evaluate the situation, talk it over with his offensive coaches and then make a decision. Washington hosts Cleveland (6-9) Sunday.

Offensive coordinator Scott Turner said he would not make a "knee-jerk decision" but used the fourth quarter as a chance to evaluate Wentz's game. Rivera also said he didn't want to see the 49ers "tee off" on Heinicke.

"It was an opportunity for us to see where Carson was and he did a nice job," Rivera told reporters after the game. "We're in a pretty good situation now."

Wentz last played on Oct. 13 when he broke his right ring finger in a 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears. He returned to the active game-day roster last week and was close to entering the game in the second half.