The Underdogs become the Topdogs

To many people’s surprise, the Eagles were able to pull off a Super Bowl where the Patriots didn’t win. (sorry Pats fans, you guys still have 5 rings) The Eagles who hadn’t seen a championship title since 1960 did it all through back up QB Nick Foles.  Foles who was drafted third round by the Eagles in 2012 was cut last season by Kanas City Chiefs. He was then picked up this year again by the Eagles. He was given a chance to shine when QB Carson Wentz went out with an ACL tear. Foles did just that with an incredible game against the Minnesota Vikings that led him and his team to become Super Bowl contenders. He then showed that he was not only worthy of being there, but he was indeed worthy of securing a title. While the Eagles held on to the lead for much of the game, there was always a thought that the Patriots would come back with one of their crazy comebacks. Especially in the 4th with Gronk’s 4 yd touchdown pass, where they were able to grab their first lead of the game. There is easily a few factors that could have played into it. Maybe if Brady hadn’t fumbled the ball, or if they had overturned Ertz’s last touchdown, or maybe Brandin Cooks leaving the game with a concussion. However, with the call standing it was Ertz and Foles who got it done for the Eagles. Foles went 28 of 43 for a total of 373 yards, while Brady went 28 of 48 attempts for 505 yards. Together the two had a total of 1,151 yards the most in any NFL game to this date. Named Super Bowl MVP speculation rises if Foles will become the starting quarterback next year. As for now, Congrats to the Philadelphia Eagles on becoming Super Bowl LII champs. See ya next year football! 

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