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Jan 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports| Credit-Reuters
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Jan 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports| Credit-Reuters
Carson Wentz has suffered an injury recently in his finger vs the Chicago Bears. While this might seem to be an immense problem to the coaching staff of the Washington Commanders, the fans seem to be on the polar opposite side. Meanwhile, the Commanders cruised to a comfortable 5-point win over the Bears in Chicago. This win will give them a much-needed breath of air after four consecutive losses.
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Wentz had an amazing start to his career for the Philadelphia Eagles when they drafted him second overall in 2016. He helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII the following year. After reaching the playoff in the next two seasons, he went to the Indianapolis Colts. However, after playing just one season for them, Wentz joined the Commanders as a free agent.
NFL Twitter goes into a frenzy over the injury of Carson Wentz for completely different reasons
This is common knowledge that continuous injuries marred the progress of Wentz over the years. Currently, questions rose over his immobility as a quarterback, along with the injury-prone trait.
NFL reporter Ian Rapoport posted about his injury on Twitter.
#Commanders QB Carson Wentz suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand in the team’s win over the #Bears, per me and @MikeGarafolo. He’s headed to Los Angeles to see a hand specialist to determine the next step. His availability moving forward is up in the air. pic.twitter.com/jvsiIxHk7A
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2022
The comments were rather surprising from the fans.
One fan indirectly rejoiced at the injury as they can try out a new QB formation in next matches.
@karl_diesel Omg it’s happening 👀
— Melissa (@mdrizzy22) October 15, 2022
Another one voiced his preference for another QB on the team.
SAM HOWELL QB1 LETS GOOOO
— Andrew (@Cheesepuff430) October 15, 2022
Howell time
— John Cree (@johncree2699) October 15, 2022
Another guy said that this might cause Wentz to lose the starting place in the squad.
this is the end of his career as a a starter
— Rodney (#1 phils fan) (@lukatroncic4) October 15, 2022
However, another fan praised his commitment to playing through the pain.
Heineke time
— o_O (@brakes4turtles) October 15, 2022
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Round up of the game where Commanders won after a losing streak
The Washington Commanders lost four games in a row before traveling to Chicago to play vs. the Chicago Bears. However, they survived a late scare to put through a low scoring 12-7 win. However, Wentz was pretty lackluster throughout the match as he passed only 99 yards. he also failed to score a single touchdown.
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Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) scrambles with the ball past Tennessee Titans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (94)during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Running back Brian Robinson turned out to be the savior for the commanders as his 1-yd touchdown gave them the lead that the commanders sustained until the end of the fourth quarter. The Washington Commanders will meet the Green Bay Packers in GW7.
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