The Alec Lewis Show The Athletic’s Zach Berman previews Vikings-Eagles, talks Carson Wentz’s past and more: Ep. 121 | Presented by First Resource Bank
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Oct 17, 2025 Zach Berman, a seasoned reporter for The Athletic, dives deep into the upcoming Vikings-Eagles game while reflecting on Carson Wentz's roller-coaster career. He discusses Wentz’s peak in 2017 and how injuries shifted his trajectory. The conversation also covers the Eagles' locker room dynamics, current offensive struggles, and key injuries to players like Landon Dickerson. Berman offers insights into matchups against Brian Flores’ defense, while weighing the Eagles' chances in this challenging game.
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Wentz Arrival And Super Bowl Irony
- Zach Berman recalls covering Carson Wentz intensely after the Eagles drafted him in 2016 and spending a week in Fargo and Bismarck meeting locals.
- He ties Wentz's arc to the 2018 Super Bowl where Nick Foles started, framing Wentz as central to the franchise story.
2017 Was Wentz’s Peak Performance
- Berman highlights Wentz's 2017 season as peak-level quarterback play before injury altered his trajectory.
- He says athleticism and third-down efficiency made that year exceptional but possibly unsustainable.
Playing Through Injury And The Turning Point
- Berman recounts Wentz playing through a torn ACL, throwing a touchdown and walking off on his own, then never quite returning to the same form.
- He frames the downfall as gradual then sudden after that injury and the COVID benching.