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Predicting the Philadelphia Eagles’ statistical leaders for 2016

By Ryan Quigley

Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes the football defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Howard Jones (95) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes the football defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Howard Jones (95) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Passing yards: Carson Wentz

This is shouldn’t be even slightly surprising. Originally planned to be Wentz’s mentor, Sam Bradford has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings, so he’s out of the picture completely. Instead of Chase Daniel taking over as the starter, Wentz will be the team’s QB, which the Eagles have already announced as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Browns.

Daniel isn’t very happy about that, but that’s okay. This is the Carson Wentz show now.

Wentz doesn’t exactly have a terrific supporting cast around him, so his numbers may not be as great as you’d hope. However, he’ll have a solid showing as a rookie, throwing for over 3,000 yards and nearly 20 touchdowns. He will also rush(!) for over 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Also don’t be surprised if Wentz misses a couple games due to injury, thanks to the Eagles’ vulnerable offensive line.

Prediction: 3,332 yards, 19 TDs, 14 INTs (Rushing: 48 attempts, 305 yards, 2 TDs)

Next: Rushing yards

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