NFL Notes: Carson Wentz bandwagon growing with Eagles 3-0

All aboard the Wentz Wagon.

Carson Wentz aced his first tough test, and Philadelphia dominated Pittsburgh 34-3 on Sunday to remain unbeaten.

Wentz put his athleticism, precision passing and quick decision-making on display all on one play.

The rookie quarterback dropped back on third-and-8, saw his first read covered, sidestepped a rusher, stepped up in the pocket, started to scramble, pump-faked, rolled to his right, stopped short of the line of scrimmage and floated a perfect pass to Darren Sproles.

The speedy Sproles turned it into a 73-yard catch-and-run touchdown that will make all the highlights. But Wentz made it happen with his smarts and skills.

“Those are the kind of plays you can’t design,” offensive coordinator Frank Reich said. “The players deserve credit for that in terms of having that kind of instinct and then executing.”

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Jalen Ramsey and Steve Smith had to be separated in the fourth quarter and again after the game.

Jacksonville’s rookie cornerback even refused to talk to Baltimore’s veteran receiver following the Ravens’ win. Ramsey didn’t hold back in the locker room, though, a move Smith later questioned on Twitter.

“I gave U every opportunity to speak face to face,” Smith wrote. “But you found your voice safely behind closed doors. Young man I don’t need ur respect!”

One of the league’s all-time trash-talkers, Smith wasn’t done, either.

“In 5 to 10 u will be retiring and they will be taking my measurements for something you will NEVER BE. (hash)HOFer. I got cleats with stronger thread then you!!!” Smith added.

Ramsey and Smith were both flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for jawing and pushing late in the fourth quarter.

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Things couldn’t have gone more differently for Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The reigning AFC offensive player of the week for his near-perfect performance against Buffalo came back with one of the worst games of his career, a six-interception meltdown in a loss to Kansas City.

“It’s tough,” Fitzpatrick said. “The NFL, football in general, is a humbling game. Every single week is a different week no matter the opponent, no matter how good you’re feeling. We went out there and didn’t play well today. Obviously, that’s an understatement.”