PHILADELPHIA – It was not really a surprise when Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced that Nick Foles would start a quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Pederson said that Carson Wentz had not yet been allowed to come in contact even though he continues to progress after two torn knee ligaments. Pederson said that Wentz takes representatives of the Scout team, which take place during 11-to-11 exercises.

But this was not the case for Pederson to discuss Wentz. There was a report last week that Wentz may not return until October.

"It has not been authorized and I am focusing on today," said Pederson.

The Foles collected 117 yards in the Eagles victory over the Atlanta Falcons last Thursday. A quarter of the Eagles have not won less yards in a game since Mark Sanchez had 96 yards on Dec. 7, 2014 in a 24-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Pederson said he would like to beat the Foles against the Bucs, but he played down the idea that the Eagles' representatives between Foles and Wentz until the week of the Falcons match affected the Foles by developing a relationship with his opponents. recipients.

"I think it could affect the timing with the guys," said Pederson. "But again, you're talking about two veterans, I thought Nick had a very good week of training last week leading into the game." "You have to give credit to Atlanta." Good defense we played last week, so it's a bit of both.

"Nick gets better each week, and the more reps he has, the more he'll get better."

Of course, Foles did not have its full complement of receivers during the pre-season either. Nelson Agholor missed three weeks of practice. Mack Hollins, who is on the injured reserve, missed most of the pre-season.

And Pederson said top receiver Alshon Jeffery was returning to training Wednesday for individual exercises after undergoing a shoulder operation during the off season. He should not play Sunday.

Still, Pederson said that he had to find a way to make the Foles vibrate.

"I think we can speed up the tempo, it's a good way to bring a quarter in a rhythm," Pederson said. "At the beginning of games, find games that are completion type games, which is a no – brainer that you do not have to think much about.You 're not in the fire yet. You always have these types of games in your game plan. "