Wentz earns first comeback win, Eagles beat Falcons 24-15
PHILADELPHIA — On his fifth try, Carson Wentz got his first comeback win.
Wentz got a big assist from Ryan Mathews and a resurgent run game to rally the Philadelphia Eagles past the Atlanta Falcons, 24-15 on Sunday.
Mathews ran for 108 yards and two touchdowns, and Caleb Sturgis made a clutch field goal from 48 yards to seal the win late.
In their four losses, the Eagles (5-4) had the ball and a chance to take the lead late but couldn’t pull it out.