Carson Wentz's back injury means Nick Foles gets another opportunity to rescue the Philadelphia Eagles.
Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Wentz does not require surgery for a stress fracture in his back and that the injury could take up to three months to heal. The quarterback is listed as "doubtful" for Sunday night's game against the Rams and is scheduled to travel with the team. Foles wasn't available to speak to reporters, but teammates expect the Super Bowl MVP to start.
Pederson is optimistic about Wentz and wouldn't rule him out for this week.
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• Bill Fralic, a four-time Pro Bowl guard for Atlanta from 1985 to '92, died Thursday at 56 after a battle with cancer, according to the University of Pittsburgh.
• Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is listed as questionable, although he said he plans to play at Buffalo.
• The NFL suspended Oakland receiver Martavis Bryant for violating its policy on substance abuse.
• Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) will miss his second game in a row.
• Seattle rookie running back Rashad Penny (knee) won't play Sunday.
