PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles have immortality at their fingertips. It is right there, and they are one win against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII from making it reality.

The Eagles know what is at stake in two weeks in Minnesota. They could bring home the Lombardi trophy to a championship-starved city. It would cement their status in Philadelphia, forever.

"It's right there. We have a chance to be legendary," veteran tight end Brent Celek said after a 38-7 demolition of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. "We'll be legends. I don't know how else to say it. This city will love us."

For so many reasons. You can begin with the simple fact that the Eagles are a franchise that has never won a Super Bowl. This will be their third appearance.

To do it with this team would be extra special. The Eagles lost star quarterback Carson Wentz to a season-ending knee injury on Dec. 10. That was supposed to derail a seemingly special regular season that ended with a 13-3 record and the top seed in the NFC playoffs.

It hasn't. They are undefeated with backup quarterback Nick Foles as their starter, and he played the game of his life Sunday night, leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl since the 2004 season. Predictably, pandemonium ensued in Philadelphia.

The idea of beating the big bad Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minnesota is a mind-blowing proposition for these Eagles.

"Every time I think about what it would be like to win a championship in Philadelphia, the thought of the joy almost scares me," safety Malcolm Jenkins said. "So I always focus back on, 'Let's get there and there will be a celebration like no other in this city.'"

Police greased poles in the streets with Crisco prior to Sunday's game to prevent fans celebrating the victory from climbing and hanging from the structures. It wasn't completely foolproof, and the party lasted well into Monday morning in downtown Philadelphia.

One can imagine a Super Bowl party would be next level. These Eagles, with Foles as their quarterback and a roster filled with really good players but generally lacking star power, could be the ones to make it happen.

"All I want to see is people walking around the city with smiles on their faces and a championship T-shirt on and have something to brag about for a bit," All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson said. "That is really what it is all about."

Making it to the Super Bowl is already an accomplishment. The 1980 team with Ron Jaworski at quarterback, Wilbert Montgomery at running back, Harold Carmichael at wide receiver and Bill Bergey at linebacker holds a special place in fans' hearts. The 2004 team led by quarterback Donovan McNabb, wide receiver Terrell Owens, running back Brian Westbrook, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and safety Brian Dawkins is also revered for making it to the Super Bowl, where it lost to a Patriots team led by Tom Brady.

The 2017 Eagles have at least matched them with their improbable run, which few analysts predicted before the season.

"They're already legendary status the way they won that game [against the Vikings]," Dawkins said.

The Eagles are, for the third straight game, underdogs. It only adds to their story. New England opened as a 5.5-point favorite in Super Bowl LII, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.

An upset would be for the ages, especially in Philadelphia. It would cement the legacy of Foles, the backup quarterback nobody thought was good enough to get them there. It would anoint Johnson, center Jason Kelce, Celek and tight end Zach Ertz, defensive end Brandon Graham, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and Jenkins as Philadelphia legends of the ilk of Mike Schmidt, Julius Erving and Bobby Clarke. They would be the key Eagles to finally get them over the top.

Free cheesesteaks forever, in addition to a celebration and parade for the ages.

"If we did [win the Super Bowl], you better call the SWAT team around here," Johnson said. "It's going to be like 'Project X' around here."