The Facts: Wentz is nearing a return to the football field and sources say he could be cleared for contact as early as this week. The third week of the season has always been a target and Philly's franchise quarterback has progressed in rehab enough to where that is quite possible.

Diehards Line: However, that is not the end of the story. The question of when Wentz will actually get on the field to play a real football game is a complicated one. The team is not in a rush for Wentz to play and there are several key, influential voices who have been preaching caution -- including owner Jeffrey Lurie. With Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles starting Sunday against the Bucs, the Eagles have the best backup plan in football. As one source familiar with the team's thinking told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, if the Eagles need to hold him out longer, they are fully committed to doing so. That's why it still might be a few weeks until he plays.