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The Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl despite the absence of No. 1 quarterback Carson Wentz. So much credit has to go to the Eagles coaching staff as well as backup QB Nick Foles for leading the team all the way to the NFC title even without Wentz, who had been having a terrific […]

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters, unfortunately, won’t take part in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots after he tore the ACL in his right knee midway through the season. There were fears that the 36-year-old’s career was likely done following that serious injury. But according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing in Super Bowl LII without the services of Darren Sproles. The veteran running back was lost for the year just three games into the season after breaking his arm and tearing his ACL on the same play against the New York Giants in September. There were fears that that […]

In 14 years under legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, current team defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has learned to focus on the task at hand and don’t let outside noise from the media become a distraction. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, that’s exactly what happened on Monday evening when […]

According to a tweet posted by writer Marc Sessler of NFL Network, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels shot down any rumors of in-house turmoil with him being the penciled in as the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts once Super Bowl 52 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles is over. “I don’t even know […]

It is no secret that the New England Patriots enter Super Bowl 52 as the heavy favorites over Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have essentially made the Super Bowl an annual tradition of theirs over the last two decades. However, Belichick is not buying into any of the hype surrounding his […]

It’s not often a defender finds himself celebrating a pick-6 off one of the all-time greats like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. This is why Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins holds his pick-six on Brady so close to the heart. Jenkins got the better of Brady when he returned a Brady interception 99 yards […]

New England Patriots cornerback and Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler has been hospitalized Sunday because of flu-like symptoms. It’s not serious enough, however, to put his availability for next Sunday’s matchup in Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles in danger, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Malcolm Butler is expected to be […]

Outside of Philadelphia, most analysts and fans believe that the New England Patriots will win a sixth Super Bowl this coming Sunday against the Eagles. Still, Tom Brady isn’t convinced that his team, or any team in the big game, should be considered the favorite. Las Vegas currently has the Patriots as 4.5-point favorites over […]

Although the New England Patriots are regarded as the greatest franchise over the last two decades with five Super Bowl titles, their success has not come without its fair share of controversy. Now, former Philadelphia Eagles coach Steve Spagnuolo can be added to the laundry list of opponents who have labeled the Pats as cheaters. Spagnuolo […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive Chris Long end plans to do a Steph Curry should the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots next Sunday in Super Bowl LII. Like the Golden State Warriors point guard, Long will not make a trip to the White House if his team pulls off an upset victory at US Bank […]

Taking the field on Sunday in their quest to get their sixth Super Bowl ring, the sight of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady on the opposing sideline is scarier than any other coach-qb duo in league history. Second-year head coach Doug Pederson and his Philadelphia Eagles will represent the […]

One of Philadelphia’s most loved fictional figures just got the New England Patriots treatment. In a viral photo circulating right now on social media, the Rocky Balboa statue in Philly is seen sporting a Tom Brady uniform. https://twitter.com/LacesOutShow/status/957327513910464514 If only the sculpture can speak, it could have shouted “Yo, Adrian. Get this jersey off of […]

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to crash a possible sixth Super Bowl party for the New England Patriots and star quarterback Tom Brady, Fletcher Cox and the rest of Philadelphia’s defensive front know what they have to do. Get to the quarterback, play after play. In New England’s two Super Bowl losses with Brady under […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is six weeks removed from suffering torn ACL and LCL that prematurely ended his 2017 season. In that span, Wentz has continued to make progress in his recovery from the injuries. According to Lee Bowen of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 25-year-old has voiced much confidence that he will be able […]

These are the types of stories that we just love to hear about. New Orleans Saints star defensive end Cameron Jordan recently gifted two Super Bowl 52 tickets to 108-year-old World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks. According to a story covered by WGNO, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award finalist surprised the longtime […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2004 with Nick Foles leading the charge under center. This has been in place of Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz, who has been on the mend from a torn ACL and LCL since early December. Despite the Eagles experiencing much success […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to put a stamp on their trip to Super Bowl LII after an improbable 2017 season. Even right tackle Lane Johnson admittedly had some lofty expectations coming into the year, which prompted an unlikely promise to Eagles fans. During the preseason, Johnson said he will “give out beer to everybody” if […]

It has been just over six weeks since Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Since then, Wentz has continued to make progress in his recovery that now features him being able to move around without a cane, which he was seen doing at the team practice on Friday morning, according […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

In his second season in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz took the league by storm. Although an ACL injury prematurely ended his promising 2017 season, he earned the prestigious honor of having the top-selling merchandise in the NFL this year, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Per NFL.com, by way of SportsBusiness […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

These days are exciting ones for sports fans in the great city of Philadelphia. Not only are the 76ers in contention to make it to the playoffs for the first time in six years, but the Eagles have already secured their spot in the Super Bowl on February 4 against the New England Patriots. As […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is a win away from achieving legendary status in the City of Brotherly Love. But even if the Eagles fail to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, it’s safe to say that his journey alone to football’s biggest stage has already made him an unforgettable figure in […]

The Minnesota Vikings were favored to win going into the NFC Conference Championship Game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. However, they were subsequently blown out by the Eagles in an embarrassing 39-7 defeat. There are plenty of factors that contributed to the Vikings’ loss. According to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, veteran cornerback Terence Newman feels the […]

They say that Philadelphia is supposed to be the City of Brotherly Love, but that certainly wasn’t the case on Sunday when linebacker Eric Kendricks and the Minnesota Vikings traveled to take on linebacker Mychal Kendricks and the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Unfortunately for Eric, this was a Vikings loss that […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2004 in a rematch against the New England Patriots. It will also mark the first meeting against the Patriots for veteran running back LeGarrette Blount following his departure last offseason. Despite that being the case, Blount voiced after the 38-7 win over the […]