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Doug Pederson hoping close games serve Eagles well in playoffs

"It shows character, grit, determination, the ability to pull out a game in the 4th quarter," said Pederson. #Eagles

The November blowouts were nice. Eagles fans could put their feet up and not worry about ulcers or blood pressure or anything health-related while sitting on pins and needles for an entire 60-minute game.

December’s arrival signaled the end to all that. No more blowouts. The Eagles are 2-1 this month, and they and their fans have had to sweat through the two wins. And that is a good thing,…

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This throw by Nick Foles gives Doug Pederson and the Eagles hope

Nick Foles made a play late in #Eagles vs. #Rams that's an example of 'on schedule' throws that can work w/out Wentz.

Losing Carson Wentz undoubtedly places a damper on the Eagles’ hopes of making the Super Bowl. That doesn’t mean it is time to pack their bags and quit.

RelatedNick Foles attempts to harness the 'Post-Jeff Fisher' magic

There are still three games left to play in which Pederson, Frank Reich, and John DeFilippocan figure out how to still have an efficient passing game that can win in the…

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Eagles Nick Foles is 'fully ready' to step in for Carson Wentz

Can the #Eagles do what the #Giants did in 1990 with Jeff Hostetler? Nick Foles thinks so.

Losing starting quarterback, Carson Wentz was one of the worst things that could have happened to them. They’ve dealt with other injuries this season, such as Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, and Jason Peters.

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Eagles HC Doug Pederson confirmed Carson Wentz has a torn ACL

Now that next man up mentality shifts to Nick Foles. As a previous starter and long-tenured veteran in the NFL, Foles…

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Eagles HC Doug Pederson confirmed Carson Wentz has a torn ACL

The Eagles defeated the Rams and clinched the NFC East on Sunday, but it was a costly victory. Second-year quarterback Carson Wentz took a hard hit on a run into the end zone in the third quarter that ended his day.

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Offensive Impact: Carson Wentz is tough as they come

It was believed Wentz suffered a torn ACL on the play, but nothing could be confirmed until the quarterback got an MRI…

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Malcolm Jenkins says Eagles defense, running game will step up if Carson Wentz is out

"If there is any team that is built for it, it's us." -Malcolm Jenkins on #Eagles playing without their starting QB

The show must go on for the Eagles despite potentially losing quarterback Carson Wentz for an extended time. Wentz may have torn his ACL when he was hit by Rams linebacker Mark Barron in the third quarter of their clutch win over the Rams.

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Eagles describe locker room vibe after losing Carson Wentz, clinching NFC East

After the game safety, Malcolm Jenkins spoke extensively about the…

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Eagles describe locker room vibe after losing Carson Wentz, clinching NFC East

The #Eagles celebrated their NFC East title but wonder how extensive Carson Wentz's injury is.

The Eagles won their first NFC East title since 2013 when they beat the Rams 43 – 35 on Sunday. Even though quarterback Carson Wentz was not able to finish the game due to a knee injury, he was there to celebrate with his teammates when they got to the locker room after the win.

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Offensive Impact: Carson Wentz is tough as they come

Nick Foles came in and led the team on a drive that…

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Eagles TE Trey Burton steps up in place of Zach Ertz by scoring 2 TDs

#Eagles TE Trey Burton went to Doug Pederson asking for targets. Burton made the most of his targets vs. #Rams.

Like pretty much every other injury for the Eagles, the team found a way to channel the next man up mentality when starting tight end Zach Ertz was ruled out against the Rams due to a concussion.

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Standouts and strikeouts for Eagles in 43-35 win over Rams

Backup tight end Trey Burton was there to pick up the slack for his teammate Ertz. Burton had two early touchdowns against Los…

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Eagles vs Rams: Birds win NFC East, but may have lost Carson Wentz

Ironically, Nick Foles was at the helm the last time Philadelphia was crowned NFC East champions. Foles once again led the Eagles to a division title in what could be the most hollow clinching scenario in the history of Eagles’ football.

By now, news of Carson Wentz’s potential ACL tearhas reached civilizations beyond our own galaxy. The MVP candidate was sandwiched by  Rams defenders Morgan Fox…

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