The recent culmination of the most memorable season in Philadelphia Eagles history has left an entire fanbase collectively in shock. Literally nobody expected the impossible to happen, for the Eagles to embark on a historic January run fueled by their swagger as underdogs. It took a last-second defensive stop to topple the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons before a blowout win against Minnesota set up a Super Bowl rematch –…
How Winning the Super Bowl Changes the Identity of Philadelphia Eagles Fans
The moment Tom Brady’s desperation Hail Mary bounced harmlessly off Eagles cornerback Patrick Robinson’s hands and hit the ground, the lives of an entire city of Eagles fans changed in a way that can never truly be measured by mere words. Finally. For the first time in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles’ long and torturous franchise, the team had finished a season as the last unit standing, Super Bowl…
SwartzSports Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Recap
Embed from Getty Images To say this 2017 Philadelphia Eagles team is a team of destiny is an understatement. A thrilling 41-33 win over the New England Patriots not only gave the city of Philadelphia its first Super Bowl championship in its history, it ended 57 years of suffering and misery for its football fanbase. This city embraced its underdog label and used it to beat a reigning MVP…
SwartzSports Super Bowl LII Eagles vs. Patriots Preview
Embed from Getty Images It’s been a storybook season for the Philadelphia Eagles, one that sees Nick Foles, Doug Pederson, and that onslaught of underdogs ready to take on the dynasty that never seems to fade. After all this Eagles team has gone through – injuries to Darren Sproles, Jason Peters, Jordan Hicks, and none other than league MVP candidate Carson Wentz – beating Tom Brady and Bill Belichick on…
SwartzSports Conference Championship Game Preview
Embed from Getty Images (3) Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) New England Patriots Seeing Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots in their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game should surprise no one. Seeing Jacksonville on the other side of the field is a major surprise; in fact, you could call it an absolute shock. For years, the Jaguars were perennial offseason winners without seeing any regular season success. It…
SwartzSports NFL Divisional Playoffs Preview
Embed from Getty Images (3) Jacksonville Jaguars at (2) Pittsburgh Steelers You couldn’t pick two teams more opposite from one another. Pittsburgh is a high-profile, playoff-experienced team with a QB/RB/WR combo that rivals any in the league. Jacksonville hasn’t been in the playoffs in a decade and has a quarterback likely playing out his last days with the team. When they met back in Week 5, Jacksonville held…
SwartzSports NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
Embed from Getty Images (5) Tennessee Titans at (4) Kansas City Chiefs It’s difficult to envision the Tennessee Titans winning this game on the road against a playoff-tested quarterback and head coach. The Titans did all they could to miss the postseason, losing three straight before narrowly beating the Jacksonville Jaguars. A -22 point differential makes them one of the worst playoff teams in recent years, and they’re…
Handicapping the 2017 NFL MVP Race With Two Weeks Left
Embed from Getty Images Sometimes the MVP race is a one-man race, and it’s all over but the actual voting. When Tom Brady threw 50 touchdowns in 2007, no one was taking it from him. When LaDainian Tomlinson scored 23 touchdowns in eight games in 2006 (and a record 31 for the season), it was game over. But this year? Not so much. There are a handful of candidates in…
2017 SwartzSports NFL Quarter Season Awards
Embed from Getty Images You can never predict football, but you really couldn’t predict 2017 football. The New York Jets, picked by many to be a candidate for an 0-16 season, have the same record as the New England Patriots. The worst quarterback a year ago (Jared Goff) is now one of the best. And the NFC race is as wide open as we’ve ever seen. Then again, maybe you…
5 Key Takeaways From Philadelphia Eagles’ 30-17 Week 1 Win Over Washington
Embed from Getty Images It’s always good to start your football season with a win. It’s especially good when that win is a 13-point road victory against a divisional opponent you haven’t beaten in five straight matchups. Carson Wentz played like a future franchise quarterback, but he wasn’t the only reason the Philadelphia Eagles won. Here are five key takeaways from the Week 1 victory. Carson Wentz showed impressive…