Eagles' Matthews compares Wentz-Prescott to Brady-Manning rivalry

Rookie quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz are taking the NFL by storm, leading the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in their respective playoff bids this season.

Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews believes Prescott and Wentz could end up becoming Hall of Fame talents, comparing the duo to Peyton Manning and Tom Brady on Wednesday.

"Peyton and Brady, that's an extremely high honor to be mentioned with those guys," Matthews said to ESPN's Tim McManus. " ... I have spoken highly of Carson and know that he could be named with those guys just with more years of playing.

"And I have a high respect for Dak, too. ... You're talking about a guy who is a poised quarterback, he knows what it means to be a leader, he knows what it means to be game-planned for. And I feel like Carson is the same way. The thing I love about Carson is he has that same ability but he also has a chip on his shoulder.

"So you're talking about two guys that could potentially be like a Brady and Peyton rivalry. The only difference is, you're going to get this two times a year, and possibly playoffs."

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson praised Wentz and Prescott for their leadership abilities.

"No. 1, they're proven winners," Pederson said. "They know how to win. They know how to lead their teams. Nothing seems to be too big for either one of them. They take it in stride. The ability to protect the football, I think, through these first six, seven games like this has been crucial."

The Cowboys and Eagles square off twice a year, and the NFL must be thrilled about the prospect of a long-term rivalry for the foreseeable future.