For the fourth time this year, the Seahawks will play a rematch game against a quarterback and team they faced earlier in the season. The first three were all divisional games, now they will take on the Philadelphia Eagles and Carson Wentz in the first round of the postseason.
When these two teams played each other back in late November, it was hardly a memorable affair for Wentz and the Eagles. The Seahawks dominated defensively, as Seattle won 17-9 with Philadelphia only scoring one touchdown in the final minute of garbage time.
It was a particularly rough outing for Wentz. The former North Dakota State standout did complete 33 of 45 passes, but for only 256 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and three fumbles – two of which were lost.
Wentz has been playing with a short deck as all his top receiving options are either on the injured reserve or have missed significant time with various injuries as well. However, it somehow has not stopped Wentz from performing as he has seemingly spun straw into gold.
On the year, Wentz has thrown 27 touchdowns to only seven interceptions for 4,039 yards. In fact, Wentz has become the first player in NFL history to have 4,000 plus yards without a single receiver having at least 500 yards.
I’m not even sure how that math adds up.
Since losing to the Seahawks, Wentz has thrown 10 touchdowns against only one interception, while leading the Eagles to a 4-1 record and an NFC East championship.
Although Wentz has had turnover problems in the past, and especially against Seattle, he has been playing clean football for well over a month straight. The Seahawks will have to get back to forcing turnovers like they were for the majority of the season if they want to avoid another one-and-done trip to the playoffs.
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