Rob Carr, Getty ImagesNick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.
Mark Humphrey, The Associated PressNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33.- Mark Humphrey, The Associated PressNew England Patriots' Johnson Bademosi (29) and Nate Solder walk off the field after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33.
- A Philadelphia player makes a confetti angel after the Eagles won Super Bowl LLI at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33.
- Jeff Roberson, The Associated PressPlayers face off at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Matt Slocum, The Associated PressNew England Patriots' Stephon Gilmore, top, breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles bobbles the pass under pressure from Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots as teamamte Duron Harmon #30 intercepts the ball in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
- New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) hauls in a pass reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles Jalem Mills (31) during the first half of Super Bowl LII at U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
- Mark Humphrey, The Associated PressNew England Patriots' James White celebrates his touchdown run during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Chris O'Meara, The Associated PressNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) dances as he celebrates a touchdown reception, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesCorey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball past Duron Harmon #30 of the New England Patriots for a 55-yard gain during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Mike Ehrmann, Getty ImagesNick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a 1-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Tony Gutierrez, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) gets tripped by New England Patriots strong safety Jordan Richards (37) as cornerback Eric Rowe (25) watches, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Frank Franklin II, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA fan is seen in the stands during Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Feb. 4, 2018.
- Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Matt York, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett (96) celebrates after recovering a fumble by New England Patriots' Tom Brady, sitting, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Eric Gay, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles hands off to running back LeGarrette Blount during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Charlie Neibergall, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53), loses his helmet as players pile up on a play during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Jeff Roberson, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles' Corey Clement, bottom, celebrates his touchdown catch during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesNick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Streeter Lecka, Getty ImagesBrandin Cooks #14 of the New England Patriots is stopped by Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he attempts to leap over the tackle try during the second quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesBrandin Cooks #14 of the New England Patriots is stopped by Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he attempts to leap over the tackle try during the second quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Hannah Foslien, Getty ImagesAlshon Jeffery (17) of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 34-yard pass, over Eric Rowe (25) of the New England Patriots, for a touchdown during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis.
- Elsa, Getty ImagesAlshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 34-yard touchdown pass against Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesPatrick Robinson #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Danny Amendola #80 of the New England Patriots exchange words after the whistle during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesAlshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 34 yard pass, over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots, for a touchdown during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Rob Carr, Getty ImagesChris Hogan #15 of the New England Patriots catches a 43-yard reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesAlshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 34 yard pass, over Eric Rowe #25 of the New England Patriots, for a touchdown during the first quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops a pass that was intercepted by Duron Harmon #30 of the New England Patriots during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
- Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesDuron Harmon #30 of the New England Patriots is congratulated by his teammates after intercepting the pass during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Streeter Lecka, Getty ImagesDanny Amendola #80 of the New England Patriots is tackled during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesRob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots makes a 4-yard touchdown reception against Ronald Darby #41 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Streeter Lecka, Getty ImagesZach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores an 11-yard fourth quarter touchdown past Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Jeff Roberson, The Associated PressNew England Patriots' Devin McCourty, top, breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Matt Slocum, The Associated PressNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Eric Gay, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Chris O'Meara, The Associated PressNew England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a touchdown reception against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby (41), during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Eric Gay, The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown pass over New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
- Tony Gutierrez, The Associated PressNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) together with Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) and cornerback Jaylen Watkins (26) jump for a pass in the end zone, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33.
- Streeter Lecka, Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots has the ball stripped by Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles late in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Eagles intercept an incomplete pass intended for Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LII 41-33 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Gregory Shamus, Getty ImagesAlshon Jeffery #17 and Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Mike Ehrmann, Getty ImagesJason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots sits on the bench after having the ball stripped by Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles late in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after winning the Super Bowl II between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
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Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.
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By Dean Krakel | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Philadelphia Eagles’ flight from last to first ended up with a Lombardi Trophy.
In a record-setting shootout between Nick Foles and Tom Brady of the favored New England Patriots, the backup quarterback led a pressure-packed 75-yard drive to the winning touchdown, 11 yards to Zach Ertz with 2:21 to go Sunday night. Then a defense that had been shredded throughout the second half made two final stands to win 41-33.