Quarterback Carson Wentz will get a quick alternative for redemption in Week 18 when he goes underneath heart for the Los Angeles Rams.
The Rams have clinched a playoff spot forward of their regular-season finale in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers and know they’re going to have a street sport within the wild-card spherical as both the No. 6 or No. 7 seed. With little to lose, head coach Sean McVay can afford to relaxation beginning signal-caller Matthew Stafford and provides Wentz an opportunity to point out why he’s a former No. 2 general decide.
The North Dakota State product signed with Los Angeles in early November and has performed in only one sport this season, taking three snaps with out recording a go try in Week 12.
The Rams are Wentz’s fourth group within the final 4 seasons.
He spent the primary 5 seasons of his profession with the Philadelphia Eagles, incomes a Professional Bowl honor in 2017 and was later traded to the Indianapolis Colts in March 2021. Almost one 12 months later, Wentz was despatched to the Washington Commanders.
The one-time Tremendous Bowl champion missed time final season with a damaged finger and upon his return to well being, had misplaced the beginning job to Taylor Heinicke. 2022 fifth-round draft decide Sam Howell began the group’s Week 18 regular-season finale in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys with Heinicke serving because the backup.
Wentz’s most up-to-date begin got here simply over one 12 months in the past in Week 17 on New Yr’s Day 2023 through the Commanders’ 24-10 loss in opposition to the Cleveland Browns, which eradicated the group from playoff competition. In his first begin in 11 weeks, Wentz completed 16-of-28 for 143 passing yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions whereas including three carries for seven yards and one rating.
He was launched by Washington in February and made his return to the league when he joined Los Angeles.
Sunday’s Week 18 matchup in opposition to the Niners will imply little within the playoff image for the Rams however it may imply a terrific deal extra to their backup quarterback.
