Falling or Balling: How the Philadelphia Eagles Faired in Season Opener

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) shakes hands with Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after the game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver /

Balling: Carson Wentz

What a game for the rookie signal caller! After only playing 37 snaps in the pre-season, Wentz prepped himself like he was a veteran, and it showed on the field. Wentz threw for 278 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and went 22/37 on his passes (there were four drops). That’s good for a 101.0 QB rating in Wentz’s first game.

Wentz was making fantastic throws, helping receivers get open, commanding the huddle, and changing plays and protections at the line of scrimmage. I know it’s only one game and it was against the Browns, but there’s a lot to look forward to with the franchise quarterback.

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