The 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles had their worst fears confirmed with the news that quarterback and MVP-favorite Carson Wentz has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining the injury in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams.
#Eagles coach Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz has a torn ACL. He’s out. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2017
The news is a huge blow to Philly, who currently holds the NFL’s best record and will now rely on backup quarterback and former Eagles starter Nick Foles to lead it into the postseason. Ironically, Foles was the last Eagles QB to do so back in 2013.
With Wentz out, the MVP race and the race for top spot in the NFC is still up for grabs.
See how Twitter reacted to the Wentz news.
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Every Philadelphian today waiting for a report on Carson Wentz pic.twitter.com/uCOtbZAgkL — Glenn Winters (@glennwinters) December 11, 2017
These injuries are out of control this season. Feeling for you @cj_wentz. Wishing you all the best brother!! Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Touchdown Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning Success Thanks for signing up.
You'll be waking up a little more awesome tomorrow. Whoa! Something went wrong. Try again? — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 11, 2017
Tough to hear the news on @cj_wentz man! Like you told me, God got you man and you will come back from this stronger! Prayers up my dude! 💯 — Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) December 11, 2017
Carson wentz threw for his 33rd touch down pass this season on a torn ACL!!! Breaking the franchise record for most touchdowns on a season and walked off the damn field #myMVP 🐐 🐐 🐐 — nickmillio 🍥 (@nickmillio24) December 11, 2017
Carson Wentz final 2017 stats: 60%, 3,296, 33 TDs, 7 INTs, 101.9 QB Rating, in just 13 games. Easily the leading MVP candidate — devastating injury to such a promising season. — Tyler Steege (@TSteegeNFL) December 11, 2017
Doug Pederson confirms: torn ACL for Carson Wentz that'll end the QBs season. pic.twitter.com/OvRAN7xWic — Sports Are Philly (@SportsArePhilly) December 11, 2017
how I woke up thinking about Carson Wentz pic.twitter.com/7XGJ7QTaMe — Daniel Ware (@DanielTWare) December 11, 2017
Its 2017, how are we not live streaming Carson Wentz MRI and doctor appointment? — Kevin R. Kirk (@kevinrobertkirk) December 11, 2017
Carson Wentz's last throw of his memorable second-season was a TD throw to Alshon Jeffery to help his team take a 31-28 lead, and he did it on a torn ACL. Hell of a year. Get well soon, Carson. — J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) December 11, 2017
Carson Wentz is the MVP and it's not even close. Tom Brady might have the better stats, but it's the plays that Wentz has made. He's made OMG moments. I am just still heartbroken. No one has been as good as him this year and no one is close. — Eagles Fans⚡️ (11-2) (@NoPhlyZone5) December 11, 2017