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Eagles line hopes to avoid another nightmare for Wentz

The week has gone by without much discussion about who will play right tackle for the Eagles, which is a good sign compared with the Eagles' first meeting with the Washington Redskins.

In Week 6, Lane Johnson left for Oklahoma to begin his 10-game suspension and the Eagles prepared to replace him at right tackle with fifth-round pick Halapoulivaati Vaitai.

It didn't go well.

Quarterback Carson Wentz was sacked five times and hit 12 times, with Vaitai appearing overmatched against Redskins pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan on the right side. Vaitai improved as the season progressed, but he won't get a rematch against Kerrigan on Sunday.