Top 10 Greatest Super Bowl Games of All-Time – #4 Super Bowl 52 – Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots
#4 – Super Bowl LII – Eagles 41, Patriots 33
Sometimes you have to listen to what people are saying about you for motivation. The theme throughout the entire playoffs was the Eagles being underdogs. Players mentioned it consistently throughout interviews. They embodied the underdog mentality.
The Patriots were the defending Super Bowl champions, so it’s not a shocker the Eagles were the underdogs. The Eagles also had Carson Wentz go down to injury meaning Nick Foles was the one who had to lead them to the promise land. Nobody could have predicted what would happen next.
It was a 15-15 game by halftime, but insanity ensued during the second half. It was a high-scoring affair throughout and had some of the best highlight plays. If you don’t know what the Philly Special is, you’ve been living under a rock as an NFL fan. After a reverse, Nick Foles bellied out to catch a wide open touchdown pass. What makes this even more iconic is Tom Brady had a similar play more in the middle of the field, but it bounced off his hands.
That being said, Tom Brady still had a great game. He broke the record for most passing yards in playoff game, but it wasn’t enough. Nick Foles on the other hand had equally as impressive of a performance. He dominated with the RPO offense and made next to no mistakes.
Foles truly earned the nickname of Big Dick Nick. What’s even more odd is this marked the high point of his career. After this game Nick Foles returned to his status as just another guy.
Top 10 Greatest Super Bowl Games of All-Time – #3 Super Bowl 49 – New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
#3 – Super Bowl XLIX – Patriots 28, Seahawks 24
Super Bowl XLIX, played on February 1st, 2015, was a historic game for the New England Patriots. The Patriots, led by their quarterback Tom Brady, faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in a game that was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The game was a closely contested battle, with both teams showcasing some of the best offenses and defenses in the league. The Patriots, who were looking to win their fourth Super Bowl in the decade, had a potent offense led by Brady, who was considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league at the time. The Seahawks, on the other hand, had a dominant defense led by the “Legion of Boom” secondary, which was considered one of the best in the league.
The game was tied at 14-14 at the end of the first half, but the Patriots were able to take a ten-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks, led by their quarterback Russell Wilson, were able to mount a comeback and score a touchdown with just over a minute left on the clock, cutting the deficit to 28-24. The Patriots were able to secure the game with a game-winning interception at the goal line with just seconds left on the clock, winning the game by a score of 28-24.
The win in Super Bowl XLIX was significant for the Patriots, as it marked the franchise’s fourth Super Bowl victory and it cemented Tom Brady’s status as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Brady, who was named the Super Bowl MVP, had a great performance, throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns. The game is widely considered one of the most exciting and dramatic Super Bowls of all time, and its legacy lives on to this day. The Patriots’ fourth Super Bowl victory, Tom Brady’s performance, and the game’s dramatic finish will be forever remembered in the annals of Super Bowl history.
