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. Top stories:McManus: Underdogs to Super Bowl champs: Nick Foles, Eagles take Patriots' crown Reiss: No Super Bowl comeback this time: Big changes on horizon for Tom Brady, Patriots Roundtable: What should Eagles do with Nick Foles? Insiders predict News: Despite loss, Pats early favorite to win Super Bowl LIII News: High-flying offenses lead to host of SB records Sando: Overhaul rankings: Which teams will change most for 2018
Jump to: Conference title games | Divisional round | Wild-card games | Full schedule 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 deal 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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