Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have wondered this season how the team would look with backup quarterback Mark Sanchez behind center instead of Nick Foles. They are about to find out.
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NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Foles suffered a broken collarbone during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans and will likely be out at least one month, according to a source informed of the injury. The quarterback will have additional tests to determine the injury's severity and if there are other related injuries.
It was a brutal day for injuries for Philadelphia. The Eagles also lost middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans with what is believed be a season-ending Achilles tear. Starting guard Todd Herremans left the game with an ankle injury. Ryans' loss will be felt all season, but Foles' absence will be fascinating to monitor.
At times, it looks like Eagles coach Chip Kelly has created a quarterback-proof offense. Foles has not played particularly well this year, missing open throws, taking too long to deliver the ball, throwing nine interceptions and fumbling four times. Yet the Eagles rank in the top six of NFL offenses in yards and points.
Sanchez looked terrific in the preseason, and his numbers against Houston in relief during Sunday's win was typical of many of Foles' days this season. Sanchez piloted an offense that hit on some big plays, but he was also picked off twice.
At 6-2, the Eagles are in good shape to make a playoff appearance. If Sanchez plays well over the next month or more, he could wind up keeping the job over Foles and starting postseason games for the third time in his career. Life can change fast in the NFL, and Sanchez knows that more than anyone.
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