Bold Predictions for Carson Wentz and his new weapons in 2020

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 14 TCU at Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – SEPTEMBER 14: TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jalen Reagor (1) lines up before the snap during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and TCU Horned Frogs on September 14, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire)

It’s been absolutely incredible to see the Eagles players out in practice hitting and getting ready for a season that is creeping up closer to returning. Wentz found success early in day one of practice with Jalen Reagor and praised the rookie:

Wentz also threw two TD passes to sixth-round pick Quez Watkins in red zone drills.

The absence of Marquise Goodwin gives rookies Watkins and John Hightower their chance to shine in training camp and make the 53-man roster.

Recently, head coach Doug Pederson unveiled his plan for second-year running back Miles Sanders:

DeSean Jackson feels like a new car:

ā€œI feel like the surgery put some more years on these legs! Itā€™s like putting a new engine in a Ferrari. Letā€™s go win a championship and show these people youā€™re still a household name. Theyā€™re going to see a different #10 this year!ā€

Oh, and you still have the dynamic tight end duo of Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert.

So how will this new, explosive offense look in 2020? Here are my stat predictions:

Carson Wentz

With Wentz’s new “dad weight”, he should be able to fend off injury this season. For those of you concerned over his 250 lb stature, you just have to look across the state to fellow Pennsylvania QB Ben Roethlisberger. Prior to 2019, Big Ben played in 216 out of a possible 240 games in 15 seasons. His rookie year got off to a late start due to not being the starter to begin the season so if you do not count the first three games, he’s played in 216 out of 237. Sure, 21 games is a lot but 1.4 games missed per year isn’t completely “injury prone”.

Other notable quarterbacks who played at that weight:

  • Cam Newton
  • Nick Foles
  • Joe Flacco

With more muscle and more weapons, we could see a better Carson Wentz than we did in 2017.

Stat predictions:
  • 16 games. 5,000 yards. 41 touchdowns. 8 interceptions. 96.7 QB rating. 225 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.

Yeah I said it.

Miles Sanders

The reigns are off. This is Miles Sanders’ backfield.

After failing to sign an established veteran to add to the running back corps, the Eagles are set to roll with Sanders, Boston Scott, Corey Clement as the top three running backs.

Sanders had a hell of a season in 2019:

Doing that while splitting time with Jordan Howard in the beginning of the season is impressive in itself, but imagine what he can do with a full workload.

Sanders holds the Eagles rookie records for yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and rushing yards. The sky’s the limit for the second year budding superstar.

Stat predictions:
  • 275 attempts (17.2 attempts per game). 1,250 yards (78.1 rushing yards per game, 4.55 YPC). 8 TD. 60 receptions (3.75 receptions per game). 650 yards (40.6 receiving yards per game). 5 TD.

Boston Scott

Scott was trusted with a lot of responsibilities in the final four games of the season:

His dual-threat ability, akin to Miles Sanders, allowed Doug Pederson to deploy him in a myriad of roles.

His role shouldn’t change too much in 2020, but with the other sunning backs behind him, he may see fewer snaps.

He could also see snaps with Sanders in the backfield or in the slot. His Sproles-Esque skill set allows for him to be a dangerous weapon for the Eagles.

Stat predictions:
  • 80 attempts (5 attempts per game). 336 yards (21 rushing yards per game, 4.2 YPC). 2 TD. 48 receptions (3 receptions per game). 320 receiving yards (20 receiving yards per game). 3 TD.

Check out the wide receivers and tight ends on the next page.

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire