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Carson Wentz silences doubters, keeps Eagles' season alive

LONDON, England-- This was the first week in Carson Wentz's young career where grumblings could be heard in Philadelphia about the quarterback's play.

Not full-on Philly heat, but after Wentz failed to punch it in the waning moments last week against the Carolina Panthers despite being deep in Carolina territory, some questions popped up: Does he need to be more clutch late in games (he has three game-winning drives in three seasons)? Is he struggling with his decision-making? How much of the Panthers loss, and the Eagles' slow start to the season, should he wear?