The Eagles got the news they feared on Monday.
Coach Doug Pederson told reporters that quarterback Carson Wentz did indeed tear his ACL in the win over the Rams, a tremendous blow to the Eagles’ Super Bowl chances.
Wentz was having an MVP season for the 11-2 Eagles and was the main reason they were the favorites to win the NFC. Philadelphia now turns to Nick Foles, who completed 6-of-10 passes for 42 yards in Los Angeles after Wentz left the game.
Wentz suffered the injury diving into the end zone in the third quarter for a touchdown that would be called back for holding.
Nate Sudfeld is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to back up Foles.