Eagles shouldn’t miss beat — at least for now

Carson Wentz’s ascent to MVP candidate has fueled the Eagles’ rise to Super Bowl contention. But there’s more to it than that.

The Eagles also have impressive balance that any team would envy. They’re third in the NFL in total offense and fourth in total defense. And they’re balanced in each phase. On offense, they are fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per carry and 10th in passing yards per attempt. On defense, the Eagles are fifth in rushing yards allowed per carry and fourth in passing yards allowed per play.

That all looks good on paper, but now we’ll see just what it really means. Wentz is out for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in a 43- 35 victory over the Rams last week. Nick Foles, a former sensation who led the NFL in passer rating in 2013 ( 119.2, 27 touchdowns, two interceptions) is Wentz’s replacement.

Eagles coach Doug Pederson, offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo have rightfully received much of the credit for developing Wentz. But now they’ll really earn their money. Foles is four years removed from his magical run with the Eagles, but he shouldn’t be overwhelmed by the moment. In his only start since 2015, with the Chiefs against the Jaguars last year, he was good enough to win — 20- for- 33 for 187 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in a 19- 14 victory.

If the Eagles are as good around Wentz as they’ve appeared to be, Foles should be good enough to get them the No. 1 seed in the NFC. All bets are off after that.

Pick: Eagles 24, Giants 14.