In the past five-weeks, Carson Wentz has gone from being the second highest-rated quarterback in the NFL to now having critics and pundits questioning his talent level. Wentz played poorly in the Eagles loss to the Patriots and missed some key throws.
Part of the quarterbacks’ struggles stems from the Eagles wide receivers struggling to create separation from opposing defenders.
Without DeSean Jackson or Alshon Jeffery in the lineup for games this season, Wentz has struggled to push the ball downfield and it’s shown up in the statistics. According to Inside Edge, Wentz is among the worst in the NFL when it comes to his yards per attempt since Week 8.
Yards Per Attempt Overall
Rank Player Yards Per Attempt Passing Yards / Pass Attempts
1st Matthew Stafford 10.2 748 / 73
2nd Derek Carr 9.0 1084 / 121
3rd Jared Goff 8.8 788 / 90
4th Dak Prescott 8.6 1098 / 127
5th Russell Wilson 8.2 792 / 97
23rd Baker Mayfield 6.3 898 / 143
25th Mitchell Trubisky 6.1 741 / 122
26th Carson Wentz 6.0 614 / 102
27th Mason Rudolph 5.9 905 / 153
27th Tom Brady 5.9 760 / 129
Wentz can feel the pressure and that’s likely why he’s forcing bad throws downfield and missing on routes underneath that should have been first downs against the Patriots. Wentz has to do a better job of taking what the defense gives him while allowing his athletes to make plays.