The Philadelphia Eagles maintained the best record in the league with a 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but at a high cost. MVP candidate Carson Wentz tore his ACL, and though he stayed in to throw a touchdown on 4th and goal, he's been ruled out for the rest of the season and will likely miss the start of 2018. Enter Nick Foles. In his second stint with the Eagles, Foles has been handed the keys to the team many have called the best in football throughout the season. Philadelphia's defense gives up the 5th least points per game (19.2) and even minus Wentz, their offense has weapons like LeGarette Blount, Jay Ajayi, Alshon Jeffrey, Torrey Smith, and Nelson Agholor. So Foles basically has to come in and keep the ship afloat, making some skilled throws when possible but most importantly, taking care of the football. In 13 games, Wentz only had nine turnovers (seven interceptions and two lost fumbles.) Ball security will be huge for Foles, and I'm sur...
by Billy Sakmann, B.S. Sports Management '17