Last week: After the Eagles escaped the Rams in Los Angeles, head coach Doug Pederson said the primary reason why Nick Foles was brought in to be Carson Wentz's backup was for emergency situations. Foles was once viewed as a possible franchise quarterback in his first stint with the Eagles, throwing for 2,891 yards and two interceptions in 2013.
.@cj_wentz's backup?He was in this same role four seasons ago.Then @NFoles_9 posted the highest passer rating for an @Eagles QB... EVER. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/V723SaBQDE
— NFL (@NFL) December 11, 2017
After venturing off with the Rams and the Chiefs the last two seasons, the Eagles resigned Foles as an additional quarterback with starter experience. Now, Foles is called upon to lead the 11-2 Eagles to a possible Super Bowl after Wentz was ruled out for the season after tearing his ACL against the Rams. Foles replaced Wentz and went 6 of 10 passing for 42 yards.
Wentz was on pace for a MVP caliber season so it won't be easy replacing him, but it should be interesting to see how Foles performs as the starter once again.
This week: The Eagles play the Giants in New York Sunday at 11 a.m.