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Eagles' Wentz is NFL Rookie of the Week

Even in defeat the accolades keep coming for Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, who was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in a vote of fans.

Even in defeat the accolades keep coming for Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, who was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in a vote of fans.

Wentz completed 25 of 33 passes for 238 yards, two touchdowns, one interception and a 102.8 passer rating in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the host Detroit Lions.

The other nominees were Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott, Chicago running back Jordan Howard, San Diego defensive end Joey Bosa and Green Bay linebacker Kyler Fackrell.

In his four starts this season Wentz has completed 91 of 135 (67.4 percent) for 1,007 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception.