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Wentz tosses 4 touchdown passes, Eagles beat Cardinals 34-7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz calls third downs the ''money down.''
Cha-ching.
Wentz threw a career-best four touchdown passes and the Philadelphia Eagles continued their impressive start with a 34-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Wentz tossed three scoring passes on three consecutive attempts in the first quarter, including 59 yards to Torrey Smith, 11 yards to Zach Ertz and 15 yards to Trey Burton. He connected with Nelson Agholor for a 72-yard TD in the third quarter that left six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson shouting on the sideline.
The Eagles (4-1) have won three straight games.
Wentz was 11 for 12 for 225 yards and three TDs on third down.
''To be that efficient, that's huge,'' Wentz said.
Carson Palmer and Arizona's one-dimensional offense were held to 279 yards. The Cardinals (2-3) have alternated losses and wins since Week 1.
Wentz torched a secondary that features Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu, finishing 21 of 30 for 304 yards. Peterson held Alshon Jeffery to three catches for 31 yards, but Wentz spread the ball around.
The Eagles entered with the NFL's second-best third-down offense and converted their first four chances, including two of Wentz's early TDs.
''We got ourselves into some winnable downs and we weren't able to get off the field,'' Peterson said.
On the opening drive, Wentz tossed a 12 yard pass to Ertz on third-and-11 and a 16-yard pass to Jeffery on another third-and-11. Then he found Burton on a fade for a 7-0 lead.
Wentz's TD pass to Ertz came on third-and-6 to make it 14-0. He hit Smith in stride on third-and-5 for a 21-0 lead.
''Our execution was pretty good, Carson made accurate throws and the guys did a nice job route running,'' coach Doug Pederson said.
The Cardinals finally got going when Palmer threw a 13-yard TD pass to John Brown to cut it to 21-7.
Agholor's TD catch was on third-and-19. He blew past safety Budda Baker, caught Wentz's perfect pass over the shoulder and used a spin move and stiff arm to reach the end zone.
''I shouldn't have been able to make the throw, but Jason Kelce made a great block on two guys,'' Wentz said about his center. ''And then Nelly made the guy look silly.''
NOT SO PERFECT
Wentz made a mistake late in the second quarter after guiding the Eagles to the Cardinals 25. He overthrew Ertz and Antoine Bethea made a toe-tapping interception in the end zone.
BIG RETURN
Kenjon Barner had a 76-yard punt return to set up Philadelphia's second TD. Barner was signed after veteran Darren Sproles tore his ACL in Week 3.
BLOCKED
Eagles cornerback Patrick Robinson deflected Phil Dawson's 51-yard field goal at the end of the first half.
FITZGERALD'S STREAK
Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald caught a pass for the 200th consecutive game, third-longest streak in NFL history. Fitzgerald, who had 11 TDs in eight games vs. Philadelphia, was held to six catches for 51 yards.
PLAY BALL
Smith and a few teammates came up with an original, baseball-themed TD celebration . Smith was the batter. Jeffery crouched like a catcher. Agholor pretended to be the pitcher and Wentz was the umpire. Agholor wound up and threw a fake pitch. Smith used the ball as a bat and swatted a ''home run.''
INJURIES
Cardinals: LS Aaron Brewer (arm) left in the first quarter. T Jared Veldheer (knee) and DT Olsen Pierre (ankle) were injured in the third.
Eagles: RT Lane Johnson left at halftime with a head injury. ... Two-time Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox (calf) missed his second straight game and RB Wendell Smallwood (knee) also didn't play.
UP NEXT
Cardinals: Host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Eagles: Visit the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
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C. Palmer
3 QB 291 PaYds, PaTD |
17
FPTS
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C. Wentz
11 QB 304 PaYds, 4 PaTDs, INT, 11 RuYds |
35
FPTS
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
C. PalmerĀ
3 QB
17 FPTS
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C. Palmer | 28/44 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. JohnsonĀ
23 RB
2 FPTS
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C. Johnson | 9 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. NelsonĀ
14 WR
7 FPTS
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J. Nelson | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilliamsĀ
33 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Williams | 3 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. EllingtonĀ
38 RB
6 FPTS
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A. Ellington | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 6 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. NelsonĀ
14 WR
7 FPTS
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J. Nelson | 6 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 28 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. EllingtonĀ
38 RB
6 FPTS
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A. Ellington | 10 | 9 | 65 | 0 | 13 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. FitzgeraldĀ
11 WR
5 FPTS
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L. Fitzgerald | 10 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ja. BrownĀ
13 WR
3 FPTS
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Ja. Brown | 6 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jo. BrownĀ
12 WR
8 FPTS
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Jo. Brown | 7 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. GreshamĀ
84 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Gresham | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. JohnsonĀ
23 RB
2 FPTS
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C. Johnson | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
E. PennyĀ
35 RB
0 FPTS
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E. Penny | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. Seals-JonesĀ
86 TE
0 FPTS
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R. Seals-Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
D. BucannonĀ
20 ILB
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D. Bucannon | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BranchĀ
27 SS
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T. Branch | 4-6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. DansbyĀ
56 ILB
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K. Dansby | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. ReddickĀ
43 ILB
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H. Reddick | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. BethelĀ
28 CB
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J. Bethel | 2-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. JonesĀ
55 OLB
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C. Jones | 2-3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. BetheaĀ
41 SS
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A. Bethea | 2-2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. MathieuĀ
32 FS
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T. Mathieu | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. MauroĀ
97 DE
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J. Mauro | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
X. WilliamsĀ
94 NT
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X. Williams | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. MartinĀ
96 LB
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K. Martin | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. PetersonĀ
21 CB
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P. Peterson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. PetersĀ
98 NT
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C. Peters | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. GoldenĀ
10 WR
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B. Golden | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. PennyĀ
35 RB
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E. Penny | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. RuckerĀ
92 DE
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F. Rucker | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. PierreĀ
72 DT
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O. Pierre | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BakerĀ
36 SAF
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B. Baker | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. BynesĀ
45 LB
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J. Bynes | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. GunterĀ
95 DE
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R. Gunter | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. BrewerĀ
46 LS
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A. Brewer | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
P. DawsonĀ
4 K
1 FPTS
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P. Dawson | 0/1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
A. LeeĀ
2 P
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A. Lee | 7 | 49.6 | 1 | 57 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. WilliamsĀ
33 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Williams | 4 | 18.5 | 22 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. WilliamsĀ 33 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Williams | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
C. WentzĀ
11 QB
35 FPTS
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C. Wentz | 21/30 | 304 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
L. BlountĀ
29 RB
7 FPTS
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L. Blount | 14 | 74 | 0 | 37 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. BarnerĀ
38 RB
2 FPTS
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K. Barner | 5 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. ClementĀ
30 RB
3 FPTS
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C. Clement | 7 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. WentzĀ
11 QB
35 FPTS
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C. Wentz | 6 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. SmithĀ
82 WR
13 FPTS
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T. Smith | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 | 13 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
N. AgholorĀ
13 WR
15 FPTS
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N. Agholor | 5 | 4 | 93 | 1 | 72 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. SmithĀ
82 WR
13 FPTS
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T. Smith | 4 | 3 | 70 | 1 | 59 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Z. ErtzĀ
86 TE
12 FPTS
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Z. Ertz | 12 | 6 | 61 | 1 | 14 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JefferyĀ
17 WR
3 FPTS
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A. Jeffery | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. ClementĀ
30 RB
3 FPTS
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C. Clement | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. BurtonĀ
88 TE
7 FPTS
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T. Burton | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. JohnsonĀ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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M. Johnson | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. CelekĀ
87 TE
0 FPTS
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B. Celek | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
N. BradhamĀ
53 OLB
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N. Bradham | 5-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. JenkinsĀ
27 SS
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M. Jenkins | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. CurryĀ
75 DE
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V. Curry | 4-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. GrahamĀ
55 DE
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B. Graham | 4-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. RobinsonĀ
21 DB
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P. Robinson | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. MillsĀ
31 CB
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J. Mills | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. HicksĀ
58 MLB
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J. Hicks | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. McLeodĀ
23 FS
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R. McLeod | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. DouglasĀ
32 CB
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R. Douglas | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. KendricksĀ
95 OLB
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M. Kendricks | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. GrahamĀ
24 DB
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C. Graham | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JerniganĀ
93 DT
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T. Jernigan | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. LongĀ
56 DE
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C. Long | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. ClementĀ
30 RB
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C. Clement | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. BurtonĀ
88 TE
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T. Burton | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. WalkerĀ
59 ILB
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J. Walker | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Grugier-HillĀ
54 OLB
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K. Grugier-Hill | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. McDougleĀ
33 CB
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D. McDougle | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. QuallsĀ
98 DT
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E. Qualls | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. MaragosĀ
42 FS
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C. Maragos | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. ElliottĀ
4 K
10 FPTS
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J. Elliott | 2/2 | 36 | 4/4 | 10 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
D. JonesĀ
8 P
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D. Jones | 3 | 43.0 | 1 | 57 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. BarnerĀ 38 RB
2 FPTS
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K. Barner | 3 | 36.7 | 76 | 0 |