Colts unsure of Carson Wentz’s status after spraining both ankles

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Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 5:20 p.m. | Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 5:20 p.m.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz gets pressure in the pocket against the Los Angeles Rams in Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) walks off the filed with quarterback Jacob Eason (9) following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Indianapolis. Los Angeles won 27-24.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams’ Sebastian Joseph-Day during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams’ Greg Gaines (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz sprained both ankles during the loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and coach Frank Reich said Monday he’s not sure when Wentz will return.

The former North Dakota State star limped off the field midway through the fourth quarter after his right leg got twisted in a pile. He did not return.

Reich said Wentz injured his left ankle earlier in the game and played through the pain.

From NFL Now: #Colts QB Carson Wentz is dealing with not one but two ankle sprains following Sunday's game. pic.twitter.com/GwBAecE8PN

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 20, 2021

It’s unclear whether Wentz will play next weekend when the Colts visit defending AFC South champion Tennessee in a game that could give the winner an early leg up in the division chase.

Indy is 0-2 for the first time in Reich’s four-year tenure and is trying to avoid its first 0-3 start since 2011 when Peyton Manning was injured.

The Colts ran 7 goal-to-go plays in the first half. On those plays:

-They gained yardage on just 1 play.
-Jonathan Taylor had 4 rushes for 0 yards, including 3 straight rushes from the 1-yard line.
-Wentz was sacked on 4th down.
-Wentz threw an interception on a shovel pass. pic.twitter.com/y0UoZdrUiF

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 19, 2021