Super Bowl Articles - Page 45

Before he became the primary running back for the New England Patriots, Dion Lewis was still trying to get his bearings in the league. Interestingly enough, his struggles began with the Philadelphia Eagles after they selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Lewis rarely saw the field behind then-Eagles bell-cow back […]

Bill Belichick is set to coach his eighth Super Bowl as the head man for the New England Patriots in nearly two decades at the position. Although Belichick is now in his mid-60s, there doesn’t appear to be any thought of retirement at this point in time, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. […]

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and MVP candidate Carson Wentz went down with a season-ending knee injury during a Week 11 road win over the Los Angeles Rams, he took with him the Super Bowl hopes of many Eagles fans. While Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was deeply concerned about the quarterback’s health, he never doubted the […]

New England Patriots head Bill Belichick has five Super Bowl wins – the only NFL coach to win it five times. If Belichick wins another, he will tie the legendary former Chicago Bears mentor George Halas and former Green Bay Packers sideline maestro Vince Lombardi, whom the trophy that is up for grabs this Sunday […]

One of the major storylines following the Super Bowl last year involved New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady having his game jersey stolen. The entire ordeal lasted a few months before authorities in Mexico got involved to finally repossess the items from a major newspaper director in the country. With that in mind, Brady has […]

Quarterback Nick Foles has helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2004. However, there isn’t clarity on Foles’ future with the franchise beyond this season. The 29-year-old addressed the situation, stating that he desires to return to the team in 2018 regardless of the role, according to Charean Williams of Pro […]

The New England Patriots are set to play in their eighth Super Bowl under head coach Bill Belichick, and 10th overall, on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to NFL Research, Belichick will make even more NFL history with yet another appearance on the grandest stage in the sport. Bill Belichick will take part in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Another day, another shot taken at the Pittsburgh Steelers by New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison. This time, he dropped a bomb on the Steelers’ lack of travel amenities. There are plenty of changes that a player must get accustomed to when they switch teams during the season. However, Harrison revealed during Super Bowl LII […]

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to play on one of the biggest stages in all of sports. Needless to say,  there is a bit of angst brewing for players on both teams in the week leading up to Super Bowl 52. Luckily for the Patriots, they have championship experience to spare […]

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 quarterback Tom Brady made headlines earlier in the 2017 NFL season when he expressed his desire to play until he is 45 years old. While many brushed off his comments as an overly-optimistic goal, it is clear that Brady does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Although the 40-year-old had initially […]

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 […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not new to Super Bowl appearances. He has five NFL championship rings, and is on the cusp of winning another one this coming Sunday. But if someone is questioning his preparation and readiness for the showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles, Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks wants that person […]

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 […]

The NFL is set to kick off media festivities in the week leading up to Super Bowl LII, beginning with Super Bowl Opening night. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski isn’t expected to be available to speak with the media as he continues to go through […]

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 […]

Another year, another crushing end to the 2017 NFL season for the New Orleans Saints. It seems the Saints always find themselves on the losing side of the some of the most spectacular games in playoff history. Needless to say, the heartbreaking losses have started to weigh on general manager Mickey Loomis. According to Josh […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]