Eagles take lead with back-to-back huge plays

By Bryan Chai February 4, 2018 at 5:12pm

The Philadelphia Eagles drew first blood against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on the backs of two big plays.

First, former Patriot and current Eagle LeGarrette Blount bulldozed his way for 36 yards on the right side.

Running behind Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson, Blount flashed the strength and speed that has made him part of one of the most fearsome running back duos in the NFL.

The play that helped set up the @Eagles TD…

👏 @LG_Blount #SBLII #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/FWxQJ8pGiy

— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2018

Shortly after that, Nick Foles continued his ridiculous post-season hot streak with a 34-yard touchdown bomb to Alshon Jeffery. The Eagles missed the point-after attempt.

What a throw.
WHAT A CATCH.

This is just beautiful. @NFoles_9 + @TheWorldof_AJ. #FlyEaglesFly #SBLII https://t.co/4EfKczLGQj

— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2018

Two plays.

70 yards.

Early 9-3 lead for the Eagles.

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Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.

Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate.

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