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The Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII, led by an MVP performance by Nick Foles, and a late-game forced fumble by Brandon Graham.

It's the first Super Bowl victory for the franchise, and the first for any team from Philadelphia in the big four pro sports since the Phillies' World Series title in 2008.

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Super Bowl LII

(1) Philadelphia Eagles 41, (1) New England Patriots 33

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 Ertz with 2:21 to go Sunday night. Then, a defense that had been shredded throughout the second half made two final stands -- including a strip-sack of Brady by Brandon Graham -- to clinch the win. Full recap.

  • News: Folesadelphia: Eagles QB is Super Bowl MVP

  • Video: Wentz embraces Lurie, Long after Super Bowl

  • Video: Brady can't overcome MVP jinx

  • Video: Tim Hasselbeck says Foles played a Brady-esque performance

  • Cronin: 'Freakish athlete' Fletcher Cox credits success to unconventional workouts

  • Weinfuss: How school lunch with Nick Foles changed a child's life

  • Cronin: Welcome to the Minnesota town where Tom Brady is still 'Little Tommy'

  • McManus: The seven days -- and nine acquisitions -- that made the Eagles Super Bowl contenders

AFC Championship Game

(3) Jacksonville Jaguars 20, (1) New England Patriots 24

The Jaguars jumped out to a 14-3 lead in the second quarter, but Tom Brady led a tremendous second half effort, including two touchdown catches by Danny Amendola, to earn another trip to the Super Bowl. The two teams combined for just one turnover -- a fumble by Dion Lewis recovered by Myles Jack. Complete recap.

  • O'Connor: Tom Brady's age-defying brilliance is the best kind of problem

  • Cimini: Danny Amendola delivers, earns place in Bill's special dictionary

  • Reiss: Offseason acquisitions Stephon Gilmore, Brandin Cooks rise up on big stage

  • DiRocco: Decisions on Blake Bortles, Allen Robinson top Jaguars' priorities

  • Reiss: Tom Brady leads 54th comeback win as Patriots head to Super Bowl LII

  • DiRocco: No fluke: Jaguars show they're every bit AFC power as Patriots, Steelers

  • Cimini: Brady says 'little injury' to hand did worry him ahead of AFC title win despite his play

  • Video: Clark: Jags suffered from 'historical ignorance'

  • Video: No consolation prize for Jaguars

NFC Championship Game

(2) Minnesota Vikings 7, (1) Philadelphia Eagles 38

The Vikings jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on a picture-perfect pass from Case Keenum to Kyle Rudolph, but it was all Eagles afterwards, as the home 'dogs scored 38 straight to punch their Super Bowl tickets. Eagles quarterback Nick Foles finished the game with 352 yards passing and three touchdowns, while Keenum managed 271 yards and the lone touchdown along with two picks. Complete recap.

  • Sando: NFL execs predict Case Keenum's next dealInsider

  • Cronin: Case Keenum took the Vikings on improbable ride in 2017

  • McManus: Dominant defense propels Eagles into Super Bowl

  • Cronin: From miracle to misery: Keenum, Vikings routed in Philadelphia

  • News: Eagles fans take to streets to celebrate Super Bowl berth

  • Video: USWNT star Julie Ertz's epic reaction to husband Zach reaching Super Bowl

AFC divisional round

(5) Tennessee Titans 14, (1) New England Patriots 35

After the Titans took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, it was all Patriots thereafter. The fans who braved the cold in Foxborough witnessed 337 yards passing and three touchdowns from Tom Brady. Complete recap.

  • Reiss: Tom Brady, Patriots brush aside distractions, blast Titans

  • Wolfe: Latest beatdown shows sizable gap remains between Titans and AFC elite

  • Reiss: Patriots' pass rush generates spark with franchise-record eight sacks

  • Wolfe: Marcus Mariota injured quad in 1st, forcing Titans to change schemes

  • Reiss: Danny 'Playoff' Amendola delivers and sets postseason high for yards

  • Video: Saturday on Patriots: 'The discipline is phenomenal'

  • News: Mariota injury forced Titans to alter schemes


(3) Jacksonville Jaguars 45, (2) Pittsburgh Steelers 42

Jacksonville jumped out to a 21-0 lead and survived Ben Roethlisberger's five touchdown passes -- two on fourth-down heaves -- to advance to face the Patriots. Leonard Fournette finished with 109 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Complete recap

  • DiRocco: Blake Bortles, Leonard Fournette overcome bad defense to beat Steelers

  • Fowler: Steelers' dream season ends with dud at hands of Jaguars

  • Graziano: With Big Ben back, the Steelers' championship window is wide open

  • Terrell: Steelers were boom-or-bust on fourth down in divisional loss to Jaguars

  • News: Calais Campbell randomly suggested a 45-42 score in interview last week

  • News: Jaguars troll Steelers for looking ahead to Patriots

  • Terrell: Le'Veon Bell wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but 'circumstances' might stand in way

  • News: Roethlisberger looking forward to playing next season

NFC divisional round

(1) Philadelphia Eagles 15, (6) Atlanta Falcons 10

Nick Foles completed 77 percent of his passes, and the Eagles defense had a stellar performance which including stopping the Falcons on a fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line to seal the game. Philadelphia also overcame two lost fumbles, while Atlanta didn't have a turnover. Complete recap.

  • McManus: 'Disrespect will not be tolerated': Eagles advance to NFC Championship

  • McClure: Falcons' red-zone woes finally catch up to them as season ends

  • McManus: Eagles' defense knew exactly what was coming on final play versus Falcons

  • News: Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, players dance in celebration after playoff win

  • McClure: Falcons stand by offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian

  • Video: Eagles pull out gutsy win in Philly

  • Video: Riddick is not a fan of Julio Jones' production

  • News: Jones on 4th-and-goal play: 'I can make those'

  • News: 'Underdog' Eagles wear dog masks after win


(2) Minnesota Vikings 29, (4) New Orleans Saints 24

Case Keenum hit Stefon Diggs for a 61-yard touchdown as time expired to give the Vikings the win. The Vikings had led the Saints 17-0 at halftime, but New Orleans scored three straight touchdowns. Complete recap.

  • Seifert: Inside the play that saved the Vikings' season -- and crushed the Saints

  • O'Connor: Magic in Minneapolis -- Keenum, Vikings get moment they've waited for

  • Cronin: Curse no more -- Keenum desperation heave sends Vikings to NFC title game

  • Triplett: Saints' incredible comeback season ends with stunning heartbreak

  • News: How players, celebrities reacted to Vikings' game-winner

  • Video: Payton not blaming Williams for missed tackle

  • Video: Vikings' Griffen -- 'It's unbelievable'

  • Video: Initial reactions to Diggs' dramatic TD

AFC wild-card round

(5) Tennessee Titans 22, (4) Kansas City Chiefs 21

The Chiefs raced out to a 21-3 halftime lead, but Marcus Mariota and the Titans stormed back with 19 unanswered points as the Kansas City offense stalled. Derrick Henry rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown in the win. Complete recap.

  • Teicher: Andy Reid may not be right coach for Chiefs after latest playoff collapse

  • Wolfe: Titans can no longer be lukewarm on Mike Mularkey

  • Graziano: Reboot the Chiefs? Alex Smith, Andy Reid, and the questions ahead

  • Wolfe: Mariota, Henry fuel comeback, first Titans playoff win since 2003

  • Teicher: Chiefs add a sad chapter to already dismal playoff history

  • Video: Darren Woodson describes how the Chiefs fell apart without Travis Kelce

  • Video: The Monday Night Countdown crew breaks down the game


(3) Jacksonville Jaguars 10, (6) Buffalo Bills 3

Neither quarterback had efficient passing days, but Blake Bortles had a touchdown pass, ran for 88 yards and committed no turnovers, while Tyrod Taylor had an interception and couldn't get the Bills in the end zone in the loss. Complete recap.

  • Rodak: Bills defy expectations by ending playoff drought

  • DiRocco: Jaguars survive Bills -- and Bortles, the passer -- for first playoff win since '07

  • NFL Insiders: Where will Tyrod Taylor play in 2018?

  • Rodak: Playoff loss to Jaguars should end Tyrod Taylor era in Buffalo

NFC wild-card round

(6) Atlanta Falcons 26, (3) Los Angeles Rams 13

Two early turnovers put the Rams in a hole, kicker Matt Bryant hit four field goals, and the Falcons' defense stifled Los Angeles when it mattered. Julio Jones had nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown, and Atlanta didn't turn over the ball. Complete recap.

  • Gonzalez: Sean McVay sees 'a good foundation we can build on'

  • Sando: The Falcons' new formula should scare the rest of the NFC

  • McClure: Falcons can soar against Carson Wentz-less Eagles in divisional round

  • Gonzalez: Rams' turnaround comes up short, but their future looks bright

  • Gonzalez: Rams' resurgent season ends early with loss to Falcons

  • McClure: Falcons look up to challenge of being road warriors in Super Bowl quest

  • Video: Jeff Saturday says the Falcons' commitment to the run helped them beat the Rams

  • Video: After losing to the Falcons 26-13, Aaron Donald has a positive outlook on the Rams' season


(4) New Orleans Saints 31, (5) Carolina Panthers 26

The Saints didn't get their ground game going, but Drew Brees torched the Carolina secondary for almost 380 yards and two touchdowns. Cam Newton had a big game, too, but the Panthers' defense didn't hold up in New Orleans. Complete recap.

  • Newton: Panthers set for many changes in offseason, starting with new owner

  • O'Connor: Drew Brees reminds why an undersized QB will go down as an NFL giant

  • Newton: With season over, Panthers officially up for sale

  • Triplett: Brees, Cam Jordan make sure Saints don't squander long-awaited playoff return

  • Newton: Lack of playmakers, inability to beat Saints will define Panthers' season

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