Eagles stun Patriots to win first Super Bowl
February 04, 2018
Foles, Eagles knock off Brady, Patriots in Super Bowl LII
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, left, celebrate a touchdown with tight end Zach Ertz (86) and offensive guard Brandon Brooks (79), during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
NFL Football - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LII - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. - February 4, 2018. Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles scores a touchdown.
NFL Football - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LII - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. - February 4, 2018 New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski celebrates scoring a touchdown.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
New England Patriots' Brandin Cooks, left, is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles' Rodney McLeod during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady can't catch a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis.
NFL Football - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LII - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. - February 4, 2018. Philadelphia Eagles’ Zach Ertz scores a touchdown.
NFL Football - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LII - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. - February 4, 2018 New England Patriots' Tom Brady in action.
NFL Football - Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LII - U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. - February 4, 2018. Philadelphia Eagles’ Zach Ertz scores a touchdown.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- 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, the backup quarterback led a pressure-packed 75-yard drive to the winning touchdown, 11 yards to Zach Etrz 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.
BOX SCORE: EAGLES 41, PATRIOTS 33
Brandon Graham strip-sacked Brady and Derek Barnett recovered, setting up rookie Jake Elliot's 46-yard field goal for an 8-point lead.
Then Brady got his team to midfield before his desperation pass fell to the ground in the end zone.
It was the first Super Bowl title for Philadelphia (16-3), which went from 7-9 last season to its first NFL crown since 1960.
Foles orchestrated it with the kind of drive NFL MVP Brady, a five-time champion, is known for. It covered 75 yards on 14 plays, and had to survive a video replay because Ertz had the ball pop into the air as he crossed the goal line.
The touchdown stood -- and so did thousands of green-clad Eagles fans who weren't going to mind the frigid conditions outside US Bank Stadium once they headed out to celebrate.
The Patriots (15-4) seemed ready to take their sixth championship with Brady and coach Bill Belichick in eight Super Bowls. Brady threw for a game-record 505 yards and three TDs, hitting Rob Gronkowski for 4 yards. Stephen Gostkowski's extra point gave New England its first lead, 33-32.
Then Foles made them forget Carson Wentz -- and least for now -- with the gutsiest drive of his life.
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Tackled
New England's Rex Burkhead, top, is brought down by Philadelphia's Jalen Mills in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Rolling celebration
Philadelphia's Corey Clement (30) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates against New England in Minneaplolis on Feb. 4.
Eyeing out Eagles
New England's Tom Brady (12) looks on from the bench against Philadelphia in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Clutch catch
Philadelphia's Corey Clement, left, scores a 22-yard touchdown reception against New England in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Liftoff
New England's Chris Hogan, right, catches a 26-yard touchdown pass against Philadelphia's Rodney McLeod in Philadelphia on Feb. 4.
Taking a break
Philadelphia's Zach Ertz kneels on the field during the third quarter in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Hearts out for Patriots
Kathleen Doherty, center, of Woburn, Mass., reacts with other fans while watching the game on Feb. 4.
Anxious Eagles
Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson looks on from the sideline against New England in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Gronk gets in the end zone
New England's Rob Gronkowski scores a touchdown against Philadelphia in MInneapolis on Feb. 4.
Catching spree
Nick Foles of the Eagles catches a touchdown pass against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Charging ahead
James White of the Patriots runs the ball for a 26-yard touchdown pass against the Eagles on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Quick passes
Tom Brady of the Patriots throws a 43-yard pass to Chris Hogan (not pictured) against the Eagles on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Ground battle
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles hands off to running back LeGarrette Blount against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Running away
The Patriots' Rex Burkhead in action with the Eagles’ on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
High flyers
LeGarrette Blount of the Eagles is congratulated by his teammate Nelson Agholor after his 21-yard touchdown reception against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Patriots got a man down
The Patriots' Brandin Cooks receives medical attention on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Blount strikes through
LeGarrette Blount of the Eagles scores a touchdown against Duron Harmon of the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Missed opportunity
Tom Brady of the Patriots drops a pass against the Eagles on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Gronk in action
The Patriots' Rob Gronkowski in action with the Eagles' Rodney.
Missed!
The Eagles kicker Jake Elliott misses an extra-point kick against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Touchdown reception
The Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates after making a touchdown reception against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Catch!
The Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17), falls to the end zone as he makes a touchdown catch against the Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Field goal Hi-Fi
The Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) celebrates with his teammates after kicking a field goal against the Eagles on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
A splendid catch
Eagles receiver Torrey Smith makes a catch against Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe during the first half.
Hard tackle
The Patriots' Geneo Grissom tries to tackle the Eagles' Corey Clement on a kickoff return during the first half.
Giving it their best
Patriots defenders Elandon Roberts (52) and James Harrison tackle Eagles running back Jay Ajayi during the first half.
Falling down
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore tackles Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor during the first half.
First on the board
Jake Elliott of the Eagles kicks a 25-yard field goal against the Patriots during the first quarter.
Pink and patriotic
Pink sings the National Anthem before the start of the game.
Brady arrives
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up prior to the game.
A packed stadium
A general view of U.S. Bank Stadium prior to kickoff of the game on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Men in stripes
NFL officials pose for a photo, before the game between the Eagles and the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Warm-up huddle
The Eagles huddle during warm-ups prior to Super Bowl LII against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Patriots are welcomed
The Patriots take the field prior to the game against the Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Eagles, Eagles!
The Eagles take the field against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Preppin'
Tom Brady before the game on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
All for cheers
Rapper Sean Combs and his son Christian Casey Combs pose with the Eagles cheerleaders before the start of the game against the Patriots in Minneapolis on Feb. 4.
Selfie time
Actor Dax Shepard takes selfie on the sideline, before the game between the Eagles and the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Stadium filling up
Members of the Eagles and the Patriots warm up as fans enter the stadium before the game on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Hall of Famer
Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin was on the field before the game between the Eagles and the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Warmin' up
The Eagles quarterback Nick Foles warms up before the game against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Getting loose
The Eagles tight end Zach Ertz warms up before the game against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Gronk!
The Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski arrives for the game against the Eagles on Feb. 4.
The kicker
The Eagles kicker Jake Elliott arrives before the game against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Eagles arrive
The Eagles wide receivers Alshon Jeffery, left, and Torrey Smith arrive for the game against the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Eagerly waiting
Fans wait to get into U.S. Bank Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Eagles and the Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Fans flying
Fans jump on a trampoline outside U.S. Bank Stadium before Super Bowl LII between the Patriots and the Eagles on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis.
Taking precaution
The Eagle fans watch police officers apply hydraulic fluid to traffic light poles as a security measure for Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 in Philadelphia. City officials hope the hydraulic fluid will keep fans from climbing the poles after the Super Bowl.
Snow support
The Patriots fans ski at Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, on Feb., 4 The resort is selling reduced-priced lift tickets to skiers wearing Patriots jerseys.
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