Carson Wentz ended the 2019 season on a disappointing note after suffering a loss in the Wild Card Playoffs to Seattle Seahawks.
Wentz left the game with a head injury in the first quarter after defensive end Jadeveon Clowney made a helmet-to-helmet hit on him. But he was tipped to have another run at leading Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl in 2020.
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Dec 6, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) gets a pass away while under pressure from Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
However, things did not go as per plan. Wentz and the Eagles suffered a below-par outing in the league last. They finished at the bottom of the NFC East franchise with a 4-11 record behind rivals, Dallas Cowboys.
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After falling out with former coach Doug Pederson, Wentz was traded to Indianapolis Colts earlier this year. But can he get back to his former self after reuniting with coach Frank Reich in Indy? This stat gives Colts fans some hope.
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Carson Wentz ends 2020 as the most sacked quarterback in the NFL
Over the last 4 seasons, the most sacked QBs in the NFL are Russell Wilson (189) and Deshaun Watson (174)
In 2020, the only QB sacked more than Wilson (47) and Watson (49) was … Carson Wentz (50)#FoodForThought
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) February 26, 2021
Carson Wentz pipped Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and wantaway Houston Texans starlet Deshaun Watson to finish 2020 as the most-sacked quarterback in the NFL.
Watson finished as the league’s passing yards leader last season while Wilson threw for 4,200+ passing yards and 40+ passing touchdowns as the Seahawks made the Playoffs once again.
In comparison, Wentz threw for 2,600+ passing yards and had 16 passing touchdowns. But embarrassingly, Wentz also threw 15 interceptions.
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But his below-par displays from 2020 could be a consequence of his deteriorating relationship with his former coach.
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Sep 20, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Carson Wentz eventually dropped to the bench towards the end of the regular season. Rookie Jalen Hurts saw off the last two games as Wentz edged closer towards an exit from Philly.
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After finally getting his desired move to Indiana, can Wentz get back to his destructive best in 2021? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
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