Key players could have huge impact
NEWYORK » Projected starters and key players for the Super Bowl at Minneapolis on Feb. 4: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OFFENSE
Nick Foles, QB (9), 6-foot- 6, 243 pounds, 6th season, Arizona
Took over for Carson Wentz after Wentz tore his ACL in December against Rams. ... Played first three seasons with Eagles before returning as free agent. ... Became first QB in franchise history to throw for at least 300 yards and at least 3 TDs in playoff game with 352 yards, 3 TDs in NFC championship game.
LeGarrette Blount, RB (29), 6- 0, 250, 8th season, Oregon
Won Super Bowls with Patriots after 2014, 2016 seasons. ... Led NFL with career-high 18 rushing TDs in 2016. ... Power runner who does best work near end zone.
Jay Ajayi, RB (36), 6- 0, 223, 3rd season, Boise State
Acquired from Miami at trade deadline. ... Became first player in NFL history to produce at least 400 rushing yards with two teams (465 yards, Miami, 408 yards, Philadelphia) in same season. ... Was fourth in NFL in rushing in 2016 with 1,272 yards.
Alshon Jeffery, WR (17), 6-3, 218, 6th season, South Carolina
Led Eagles with 9 TD catches in regular season despite no 100-yard games. Only two receivers (DeAndre Hopkins, Devante Adams) had more. ... Spent first five seasons with Bears. ... Caught 5 passes for 85 yards and 2 TDs in NFC title game.
Nelson Agholor, WR (13), 6-0, 198, 3rd season, Southern Cal
First-round pick in 2015. ... With 62 catches, 768 yards and 8 TDs, provides excellent complement to Jeffery in breakout season.
Torrey Smith, WR (82), 6- 0, 205, 7th season, Maryland
Brings playoff experience to passing game. ... Won Super Bowl 47 with Baltimore. ... A deep threat.
Zach Ertz, TE (86), 6-5, 250, 5th season, Stanford
One of league’s best tight ends. Led team with 74 receptions and added 8 TDs. Had 8 catches for 93 yards in NFC championship game.
Halapoulivaati Vaitai, LT (72),