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On Wednesday, images surfaced of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz speaking to the media ahead of Indy’s Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Taking a closer look at the photos, you may have noticed that the 28-year-old was boot-less.
Wentz was listed as a non-participant in the Colts’ first injury report released on Wednesday, but a lot can happen between now and Sunday. For now, it appears that both the Titans’ players and coaching staff are prepping themselves as if he will be under center.
“I’m expecting to see [Carson] Wentz, but as the week goes on and more stuff comes out, we’ll prepare for both quarterbacks for sure,” Titans safety Kevin Byard said after practice on Wednesday. “Wentz has been a quarterback in this league for a long time, and I know Eason is a younger guy, but we’ll prepare for both of them. I think both of them are starting quarterbacks in this league, so we’ll see what happens with the injury report.”
A boot-less Carson Wentz, talking about both sprained ankles. Says right is much worse than left. Still sore. Last 48 hours:
“A lot of treatment. Throwing kitchen sink at it trying to get healthy.” #Colts pic.twitter.com/EdoX81G5da
— Taylor Tannebaum (@TaylorTannebaum) September 22, 2021
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel offered similar sentiments.
“I don’t think that there’s a huge difference in the skill set. I mean, I think they’re gonna operate their offense,” Vrabel concluded. “You know, Carson’s [Wentz] play strength [and] obviously Jacob’s [Eason] limited exposure — but their receivers are tough, they’re physical. [Jack Doyle has been there forever, very productive. You know, their backs are fantastic.”
Wentz was off to a modest start this year before leaving last Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The former No. 2 overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 completed a combined 45-of-69 pass attempts for 498 yards, with a 3-to-1 touchdown to interception ratio through the first two games.
Eason relieved Wentz, completing just two of his five passes for 25 yards, including a back-breaking interception that ultimately prevented the Colts from at least tying the game.
Regardless of who is under center, the Colts will try to avoid an 0-3 start for the first time since 2011, while the Titans are looking to build off the momentum of their win in Seattle to get to a 2-1 record.
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