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Four and Out: NFL Week 1 surprises

By Dani Bostick

Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls the play in the huddle in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls the play in the huddle in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

 2. Have the Philadelphia Eagles found their quarterback?

It’s no surprise the Cleveland Browns are having quarterback troubles. It is, after all, one of the things the Browns do best. The Philadelphia Eagles have had their share of personnel problems over the last few years, but with Chip Kelly on the opposite coast with the 49ers, it looks like the Eagles might have finally found a reliable quarterback.

In Week 1, Wentz completed 22 of 37 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a 29-10 victory over the Browns. The second-overall pick in the 2016 draft, Wentz came out of North Dakota State, an FCS school, hardly a football powerhouse.

Going into the draft, scouts praised his size and pro-style skills, but worried he might not be able to handle NFL-level competition.  Well, the Browns are in the NFL, but it is debatable whether or not they can really be considered an NFL-level team. If Wentz has a repeat performance against more formidable teams, Eagles fans might be looking at the future of their franchise.

Next week, the Eagles take on the Chicago Bears, a franchise that has also struggled in recent years. A truer test of Wentz’s abilities will come in Week 3 on September 25 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.

Long-suffering Eagles fans are ready for a successful season, and Wentz might be the game-changer they need.

Next: 1. Most players escaped Week 1 without major injuries

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