Jalen Hurts outduels predecessor Carson Wentz
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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.
The Minnesota Vikings will start Carson Wentz over JJ McCarthy this week, likely next week.. And now, per Rapoport, it could be even longer.
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
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.
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.