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PHILADELPHIA—When Carson Wentz hobbled off the field in Week 14, the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee torn and in need of surgery, the Philadelphia Eagles’ dream season looked all but over. Despite finishing with the best record in their conference, the Eagles entered the playoffs as underdogs, their prospects bleak without their star quarterback leading the offense.

But with a dominant performance Sunday night, a 38-7 thumping of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game, the Eagles sent a resounding message…