Week 5 of the NFL season offered another opportunity to track former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and the Miami Dolphins as Philadelphia looks to snag three high first-round picks this spring.
When the Eagles traded Wentz in the offseason, the team received a conditional second-round rounder in 2022 that would become a first-round pick if the quarterback takes 75% of the Colts’ regular-season offensive snaps or 70% if they make the playoffs.
We’re tracking the quarterback snaps as Philadelphia marches towards a third first-round pick.
Wentz vs. Ravens
Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) passes the ball to Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) en route to a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
A week after playing 100% of the Colts snaps in a win over the Dolphins, Wentz again logged every snap against the Ravens.
Wentz had his best game in almost a year, going 25/35 for 402 yards and two touchdowns.
How it impacts the Eagles through 5 weeks
Carson Wentz rolls out of the pocket against Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, during first half Miami vs. Indianapolis action.
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In the Week 2 loss to the Rams, Wentz logged 62 of a possible 67 snaps, playing 93% of the Colts snaps. In Week 1, 3, 4, and tonight in Week 5 against Baltimore, the quarterback logged 100.
Through 5 weeks of action, Wentz has played close to 98% of the teams’ snaps despite the weekly stress of potential injury concerns.
2022 NFL Draft
Jul 28, 2021; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaks with the media at training camp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
If the season ended today, the Dolphins (1-4) would be among teams right outside of the Jaguars (0-4), for the No. 1 overall pick. The Colts would pick at No. 6 overall and as the Eagles continue to retool and build around Jalen Hurts, they’ll have a nice package of assets to build with.
