5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

From Wentz He Came

Carlson Wentz is a rookie, but you wouldn’t know it from watching him play. He’s got a maturity and patience beyond his years and is always willing to take a hit if it means making a big play for his team.

He hasn’t seen anything like the Minnesota Vikings defense though. Mike Zimmer has a way of putting personnel on the field in a way that shows one look, but is actually something completely different.

Wentz will be tested in a way that he hasn’t been before during this game, and it will be interesting to see how he responds. So far, the Vikings have been able to confuse and frustrate former NFL MVPs and Super Bowl champions, so it will be paramount to make him feel the same kind of pressure.

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