Clock ticking for Commanders QB Carson Wentz amid alarming play
Commanders QB Carson Wentz's play has declined steadily since a Week 1 win over Jacksonville, with his passer rating falling from 101 to 99.7, 71 and 56.7. It’s no coincidence that his substandard play has coincided with the team’s three-game losing streak.
It's hard to believe Wentz could play even worse than he did in a Week 3 loss to the Eagles (25-for-43, 211 passing yards). Against the Cowboys on Sunday, however, Wentz was dreadful (25-for-42, 170 passing yards). In games against two division opponents, he has thrown for less than 400 yards.
Many have decried Washington's poor pass blocking and unimaginative playcalling for the team's poor start.
But Wentz deserves a huge share of the blame, too.
If Wentz continues this downward spiral, his stay in Washington could be short. The team put significant pressure on its quarterback to perform well immediately, and that plan is backfiring.
The Commanders' issues will be exacerbated if they must upgrade the pick owed the Colts from a third-rounder to a second-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bottom line: Wentz must play better starting with Week 5 against the Titans.
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