Mike
Borys and Justin Horak
Staff
Writers
Eagles
Star Quarterback, Carson Wentz, returns to the field for the first time since
week fourteen, against the Los Angeles Rams. Wentz suffered a torn ACL and LCL
late in the third quarter, after scrambling for a touchdown. Many fans were
frightened once they saw Wentz limping off the field. Especially since the
Eagles were entering the playoffs in just a few weeks. Wentz finally returned
to the field in their week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The game
took place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. When Carson came out on
the field before the game fans were electrified.
In Wentz first drive back, Carson
Wentz connected on a 13-yard touchdown pass to rookie Dallas Goedert. Eagles
fan Nick Oz, who was at the game said it was “It was awesome to see Carson back
on the field, I nearly teared up.” Obviously, Nick Oz is on the Wentz wagon.
The team managed to brush past the Colts with a 20-16 victory at home. Wentz
managed to pass for 255 yards on 25 completions along with a touchdown and
interception. Also managed to scramble for 10 rushing yards.
Many Eagles fans at New Hope
Solebury High-School were extremely excited about his return. Colts fan, Logan
Waterman said, “I’m not surprised they had to bring back their best player to
play against the best team in the league.” Even though the Colts were 1-1 at
the moment. Not a terrible record, but definitely a good sign to come in the
future coming off a 4-12 season last year. If Wentz has a healthy season the
Eagles may have another special season.
Currently, the NFL is coming up to
Week 6. The Eagles are 2-3 currently, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Tennessee Titans, and Minnesota Vikings. Recent struggles, losing 3 of their
last 4 games does not look too promising. Since the Eagles did win the Super
Bowl last year, fans were hoping for another stellar season. Injuries have not
helped the Eagles this season either, losing starting running back Jay Ajayi
recently tore his ACL, and wide receiver Mike Wallace fractured his fibula.
This week's matchup against the New York Giants will be a great game because
both teams have a losing record and are at the bottom of the NFC East.
