will finally get his opportunity to write his own chapter in the history books, making his first postseason start after mi sing the playoffs the last two years with injuries. Wentz will be playing in January for the first time, but has played in "win or go home" games in each of the past two weeks, as the Eagles have been fighting for their season throughout the month of December.As Wentz prepares for his first playoff game, the Eagles aren't going to ask him to do any more than what's needed.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Jersey "The last month they have been playoff-type games for us," Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday. "This team is battle tested that way and we prepare that way. I think in Carson's case, he doesn't have to focus on that. He doesn't have to focus on anything more than just continuing to lead this team and doing the things that have made him succe sful down the stretch here."I don't want to add any more stre s or pre sure on him. Just
Dallas Mavericks Jeresy the game itself, it's a one and done mentality and I want him to play free and not have to worry about things in the past that are out of our control at this time. We are going to focus on Seattle and getting prepared for
Dwight Powell Jersey them."In 2019, Wentz has played his best football when the Eagles needed him most, completing 67.6 percent of his pa ses for 1,199 yards, 7 touchdowns and no interceptions for a 100.8 rating over the past four games. He's completed 73.3% of his pa ses for five touchdowns in the second half of each of those games, averaging 160 pa sing yards. Wentz has been playing his best football with a questionable supporting cast at the skill positions. , , and each were called up from the practice squad after November and are now producing as Wentz's top three receivers. has 34 catches for 350 yards over the past six games and may have to fill in for (rib) as the No. 1 tight end once again this week. , another practice squad signing from October, has 350 yards from scrimmage over the last four games. Scott has filled in for while he was out with a shoulder injury and will be
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NBA Dallas Mavericks Jeresy be excited. Seattle is going to be excited. It's a great opportunity for both teams. But how we handle that I think during the week helps us, especially in games like this." The most important chapter in Wentz's Eagles storybook takes place this Sunday.