Vikings, Carson Wentz and Philadelphia Eagles
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Ginger Jesus would need a miracle to beat the former backup he once shunned; the Birds' best receiver is validated; Andy Reid finally pitches a shutout.
Wentz opened the second half better, guiding the Vikings down to the Eagles' 9, but then, under pressure, he threw the ball to the ground. He was called for intentional ground, snuffing out a shot at a touchdown. Minnesota settled for a third field goal.
Carson Wentz will be starting for the Vikings in Week 7 as he looks for revenge against the team that drafted him.
Carson Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick of the Eagles in 2016, is playing his former team only the second time as a starter.
Carson Wentz hates pressure and with the Eagles bringing six players on the blitz, Jalyx Hunt stepped in front of a pass and returned the interception 42 yards for a touchdown
The story of the game for Minnesota in its 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was the Vikings' struggle in the red zone.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz takes off on another third-down scramble and picks up first-down yardage.