JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 24: A row of Philadelphia Eagles helmets rest on the sidelines before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on August 24, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images)The Eagles are Super Bowl champions and their fans are celebrating as such.
For the first time in history, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. The Eagles held off Tom Brady and the New England Patriots late, emerging with a 41-33 victory that featured plenty of offense.
Nick Foles, who went from backup quarterback to Super Bowl champion, finished 28-of-43 for 373 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He also won the game’s MVP award for his efforts.
Tom Brady, in the loss, finished 28-of-48 for 505 yards and three touchdowns. His final pass was a Hail Mary try – which was almost caught – on the last play of the game.
Philadelphia took the lead for good on an 11-yard pass from Foles to Zach Ertz with just over two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. Brady fumbled on the ensuing drive, which turned the tide in the contest.
The Eagles added a field goal with just over a minute to play. Brady and the Patriots got the ball back for one final possession, but couldn’t get down the field quickly enough.
As you’d imagine, Eagles fans are going bonkers in celebration. Bars are packed, streets are crowded, and fires are burning.
Check it all out:
PHILLY IS LITERALLY LIT! ? pic.twitter.com/uxiADLMmpa
— SB Nation (@SBNation) February 5, 2018
Purge: Philadelphia (2018) pic.twitter.com/2wpEJruPZI
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 5, 2018
0% chance this kid makes it to morning pic.twitter.com/cX6TRNobFY
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 5, 2018
Right Now: Philadelphia’s Broad Street (? by Giulia Sebring) pic.twitter.com/C8V4oTun8S
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 5, 2018
Philadelphia will no longer be standing by midnight pic.twitter.com/OHgYuAQdoG
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 5, 2018
Eagles fans are legit climbing the gates of City Hall and shooting off fireworks in downtown Philly. pic.twitter.com/C6eh7qjPke
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) February 5, 2018
And. Here. We. Go. pic.twitter.com/fGoxN0nOoK
— Laces Out (@LacesOutShow) February 5, 2018
Eagles. Broad St Philly pic.twitter.com/4OocyhtE4i
— Jason Cohen (@PokerJason) February 5, 2018
? OMG Broad and Walnut! @eagles did it! @6abc pic.twitter.com/nR2M7IQFMM
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) February 5, 2018
Police closed of Forbes Avenue for celebrating students pic.twitter.com/HU8HbectFz
— Ash (@AshSivaganesh) February 5, 2018
Congrats to the Eagles on their first title. Let’s hope their fans stay safe in what’s sure to be a crazy night.
