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Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz could regress ... and still be MVP candidates

The two most impactful quarterbacks of 2017 both ended their seasons on the sidelines with torn ACLs. Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz put together highlight-reel campaigns before being struck down with knee injuries.

Watson's injury came in practice after six starts, while Wentz's season ended as he was attempting to scramble for a touchdown against the Rams in December. Their injuries were not the same -- Watson's was strictly an ACL tear, while Wentz also tore his LCL and had damage to his IT band -- but the stories are similar enough: Young quarterback emerges as a superstar only to suffer a serious knee injury.