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Are you one who, from time-to-time, raises an eyebrow when thinking about Tom Brady’s greatness at this late stage in his life (in NFL years, of course)? If so, it may be time to stop as, according to Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston, the New England Patriots actually test players for PED use […]

The New England Patriots taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII is almost a week away with the two NFL heavyweights set to do battle on Feb. 4. Quarterback Tom Brady will be the star attraction on Super Bowl Sunday once again, but one of his former teammates, Jimmy Garoppolo, will actually earn […]

Since the New England Patriots earned another trip to the Super Bowl, there have been serious questions about the status of All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski for the contest. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, it appears that the 28-year-old would have been unavailable to play had Super Bowl LII been scheduled for this […]

The New England Patriots have made playing in early February a customary occurrence over the last few years, as this trip to the Super Bowl is their third in the last four seasons. New York Giants former Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall believes this is proof that competitive balance has been eliminated from the […]

Coordinators Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels aren’t the only key pieces the New England Patriots may be saying goodbye to after the Super Bowl. Cornerback Malcolm Butler could also be playing his final game as a Patriot against the Eagles. According to the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe, Butler admits he’s thought about that very real […]

During safety Patrick Chung’s first tenure with the New England Patriots, he did little to earn the status of a second round pick in the NFL Draft. But, according to head coach Bill Belichick, that was actually his fault. The Oregon product underwhelmed early in his career with the Patriots. He started nearly every game […]

The New England Patriots made a move prior to the NFL playoffs that no one saw coming. The team signed veteran linebacker James Harrison after the Pittsburgh Steelers unexpectedly parted ways with the two-time Super Bowl champion. With Harrison taking a backseat to rookie T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh and the consensus being that the linebacker’s […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks had arguably his best game of the season in the AFC Championship Game. He had six catches and 100 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars’ top-ranked pass defense, and also drew a pair of key pass interference penalties on cornerback A.J. Bouye that resulted in 68 yards. That performance […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is generally considered the greatest NFL player of all-time. He already has five Super Bowl rings and is about to play for a sixth in Minnesota. However, the Deflategate saga will forever leave a stain on his remarkable resume. Brady was suspended for the first four games in 2016 […]

Former players and colleagues from the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have gotten chummy leading up to Super Bowl LII. Even defensive end Chris Long and head coach Bill Belichick traded praise for one another’s success this year. However, Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is taking a different approach. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Blount will have […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe seems to be rounding into form ahead of the all-important showdown with the England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Ellerbe, who did not suit up for the Eagles during the team’s decisive 38-7 win at home against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game because of a hamstring injury, […]

Much like the president of the United States of America, the health of Tom Brady is always a timeless national obsession. Thursday’s practice provided a glimpse into the status of both the five-time champ and his favorite target, Rob Gronkowski. With 10 days remaining before Super Bowl 52, Brady remains limited in practice while Gronkowski is dealing […]

The two-week break in between the AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LII is a good thing for the New England Patriots. For one, it gives their star tight end in Rob Gronkowski ample time to recover from a head injury. According to sources of Kirk Minihane of the Kirk & Callahan show, Gronkowski is […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is headed to his eighth Super Bowl appearance after yet another MVP-caliber regular season. According to NFL Research, Brady has a chance to accomplish something that no quarterback before him has done in league history, in addition to possibly winning an unprecedented sixth Lombardi Trophy. Tom Brady led the NFL […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2004 with another matchup against the New England Patriots, and head coach Doug Pederson is dialed in. Much has changed in the years following their first bout in the big game, but the Patriots have remained the league’s most successful franchises, […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is set to play in his eighth Super Bowl, with the chance to capture a record sixth Lombardi Trophy. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Brady will also break another impressive individual feat, surpassing Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice as the oldest non-kicker to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had their way with the formidable defense of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship en route to a dominant 38-7 victory. Part of the reason was quarterback Nick Foles’ success with running run-pass options on offense. Needless to say, the New England Patriots have an idea of what to look out for in […]

After years of floundering with the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is now poised to make his second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Long will be squaring off against none other than his former team in the New England Patriots. The veteran enjoyed quite a successful championship run with the Patriots last year before […]

There are a number of intriguing elements to this year’s showdown between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. One of the underrated aspects of this game is that it will feature perhaps two of the best tight ends in the game in Rob Gronkowski and Zach Ertz. Although Ertz enjoyed the […]

  Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox has never once watched the Super Bowl. That’s right. The Eagles best, arguably, defensive player gearing up for the New England Patriots and Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota in early February 2018, has never laid eyes on the world’s biggest stage. That’s what the man claims via Matt […]

With Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis less than two weeks away, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick knows that his hands are full when his offense faces the stout defensive line of the Philadelphia Eagles., who are led by star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. In an article written by Michael David Smith of Pro […]

Following the New England Patriots berth to their third Super Bowl in the last four years, many questions have been asked concerning the availability of All-Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was concussed in the AFC title game. Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, head coach Bill Belichick didn’t divulge much about Gronkowski’s health […]

For the diehards out there, the 2017 National Football League season has officially come to an end. Once Tom Brady and the New England Patriots capped off another playoff comeback while destroying the football hearts of all Jacksonville Jaguars fans, the season (as we know it) had finished. (Obviously, thank in part to the blowout […]

This year’s showdown in Super LII will bring a sense of familiarity for players on both the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Although the Patriots have managed to make their second consecutive trip to the big show, the Eagles were able to poach two members from last year’s championship team for their own. Running […]

Oh yeah, it’s already on and the new sideline boss is making sure it remains “on” even with the biggest game of the year in front of him. New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has already begun the Detroit Lions housecleaning, and we’re not discussing opening up windows and priming those vacuum cleaners. According to […]

Tom Brady has already established himself as the most successful quarterback in the history of the NFL, winning a ridiculous five Super Bowl titles for the New England Patriots. While he currently leads all QBs in Lombardi Trophies, a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII will break a tie with Charles Haley for […]

Forget about Bitcoins. For now, it appears that a preseason wager on the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LII is the better investment. According to ESPN, those who laid money on the Eagles to win it all on Feb. 4 are a Philly victory away from hitting paydirt. Bet on the @Eagles winning it […]

The New England Patriots have advanced to the Super Bowl for the third time in four years with the franchise set to make an NFL record 10th appearance in the big game on Feb. 4. Although everything appears to be trending up for the Patriots as they’ll be favorites against the Philadelphia Eagles, questions surround […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2004 with a shot at winning their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Standing in the way of that coming to fruition is future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, who are looking to win a second consecutive Super […]

In the several years, it has become quite well-known that Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. With that in mind, Trout recently made a prediction for Super Bowl LII stating that he believes the Eagles will edge the defending champion New England Patriots, according to Maria […]

It’s been well-established that James Harrison is a frequent visitor of the gym. The social media videos of his workouts are truly awe-inspiring and a testament to his immense dedication. That’s why the 39-year-old pass-rusher remains in impeccable shape and has still made an impact upon his arrival to the New England Patriots. One would […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has continued to prove to be an ageless wonder in his 18th season heading to his eighth Super Bowl appearance. Although may other players would be at the tail end of their careers, Brady doesn’t appear to be near his at anytime soon. However, his wife, Gisele Bundchen, had […]

Tom Brady is heading to his eighth Super Bowl appearance with the New England Patriots, where he has a chance to earn his sixth win on that stage. The 40-year-old also has an opportunity to become the first the player in league history to break 10,000 passing yards in the playoffs, according to Michael David […]

The New England Patriots are designated as the “home” team for Super Bowl LII in Minnesota against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, they have opted to wear their white away jerseys instead of the blue jerseys which they normally wear at Gillette Stadium. If recent history is any indication, that decision may just result in New […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got off to a tremendous start against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. However, their end to the first half has raised even more questions about what could have been. The Jaguars had the ball and two timeouts with just under a minute left in the second quarter when […]

With Sunday’s 24-20 victory in the AFC Championship over the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was the last time New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia took the field at Gillette Stadium under his current position with the team. He will move on after the Super Bowl LII matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in order to accept […]

Following a late surge from the New England Patriots, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a chance to hit back in the late stages of the AFC Championship Game. After stalling at around midfield, the Jaguars offense had one more play to get a first down to keep their drive alive. However, it quickly came to an end after […]

Another year, another Super Bowl appearance for the New England Patriots. Although star quarterback Tom Brady is undoubtedly excited to be making the eighth trip of his career, this year’s venue has given him more than just a sense of familiarity. It had been announced long in advance that the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis […]

One of the reasons why linebacker James Harrison parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers last December was because of his dismay over the lack of playing time. Now with the New England Patriots, Harrison has found what the Steelers failed to give him with the Pats deploying his skills into the field more than Pittsburgh […]