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Throwback Thursday: What if the Pats and Eagles had been at full strength?

By Dominique Smith

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Players hold newspapers after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots, 41-33. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Players hold newspapers after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots, 41-33. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against outside linebacker Shane Ray #56 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 5, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against outside linebacker Shane Ray #56 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 5, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Carson Wentz

The Eagles quarterback got the Eagles off to a hot start. He was on pace to win League MVP honors and being selected to the Pro Bowl in his second year. Through 13 starts, Carson Wentz ammassed 3,296 yards, 33 touchdown passes, and seven interceptions. His injury prevented him from finishing out the season and competing in the postseason.

If Wentz had been healthy, can we argue the result have been different? Considering his backup’s performance, it’s doubtful. It’s hard to imagine anyone playing  better than Nick Foles did, but if anyone is capable, it’s Wentz. Foles finished the game with three passing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown. He also threw for 373 yards. That’s a tall order for any quarterback, let alone a second-year starter.

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The result probably would have been the same, an Eagles victory. It definitely would have been a close game. Certain players may have changed the outcome, but when you think about it, who cares? Eagles fans got the result they wanted. The Eagles won. The Pats lost. We can close the book on this one forever.

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