Wentz, Pederson Can Become 1st Rookie QB/Coach Tandem to Start 4-0

October 8, 2016   ·   Bleacher Report Milestones   ·   Jump to comments

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz will enter Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a shot to become the first rookie coach-quarterback tandem to start their respective careers with a 4-0 record together, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info).
After Philly beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 34-3 back in Week 3, Pederson and Wentz joined Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez of the 2009 New York Jets as the only duo to start 3-0.
Now coming out of a bye week, the 23-year-old Wentz and 48-year-old Pederson draw a favorable matchup with the Detroit Lions, albeit on the road at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
The Lions started their season strong with a 39-35 shootout win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, but the team has since dropped three consecutive games by a total of 11 combined points.
Injuries have played a major role, with star defensive end Ezekiel Ansah and star linebac...

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