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Carson Wentz's Signature Play

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It may be the signature of play of Carson Wentz's career.

With 14:55 left in the 4th quarter, the Eagles were facing a key 3rd-and-8 situation from their own 27-yard line, leading 24-17. The Redskins wanted to force a punt to get the ball back and have the opportunity to tie the game.

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And it looked like Wentz was going to be sack. Until, he wasn't.

"He's in trouble and Wentz will be --- escaping from the 18 yard line! How in the world did that happen?" play-by-play announcer Sean McDonough says.

"Was he down? Where did he go? Amazing," said Jon Gruden. "He's not down."

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It was a 17-yard scramble and an Eagles first down. And, of course, Wentz capped the drive with a touchdown pass to Nelson Agholor, his 4th of the game.

That sealed the deal for the Birds, who went on to win 34-24. Wentz finished the game with 268 yards and 4 touchdowns. He's now on pace for 4,233 yards, 38 TD's, and 9 INT's.

Watch Wentz escaped from every angle via ESPN HERE.

 

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