

Only the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa has more yards and touchdowns than Wentz and most of that came in Miami’s unprecedented second half comeback against Baltimore when he threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns. In addition, he’s tied for first with seven touchdown passes, sixth in passer rating (100.3), eighth in yards per attempt (7.5), an area he’s struggled with in his career, and fifth in passing first downs (35). While Wentz’s stats have undoubtedly been boosted by Washington’s defensive incompetence, he deserves all the credit for hitting on his abundance of pass attempts.Īs we sit here today (before Thursday Night Football), Wentz’s 650 passing yards rank second amongst quarterbacks. The national media must be in shambles so see Carson Wentz rank prominently across the passing leaderboards through two weeks. Wentz is knocking on door of NFL leaderboards These stats prove Commanders fans should trust Carson Wentz The cynics will return the second he throws an interception, but through two games Commanders fans have every reason to trust the 29-year-old. Washington has agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. Having said that, Wentz is silencing every hater who’s ever slandered him on social media. The Washington Commanders searched high and low and finally found their new starting quarterback.

His maddening decision-making is the reason Washington is his third team in as many seasons. It’s nothing against his character or talent. call the New Orleans Saints to ask about Jameis Winstons availability or host a visit with free-agent quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz is a quarterback to whom fans have trouble giving their full-fledged support. So far, the trade has been well worth it. Don’t forget the Seahawks rejected Washington’s monster offer for Russell Wilson.įrom there, the franchise quickly pivoted to Wentz, who had essentially been exiled from the Colts, and parted with a 2022 second-round pick, 2022 third-round pick and a conditional 2023 third-rounder that’ll become a second if Wentz plays 70 percent of the snaps this year, to make it happen. Folks completely ignored the variables that Wentz was the best available and most attainable quarterback at the time. We’re old enough to remember when the Washington Commanders were reprimanded the national media for acquiring Carson Wentz.
