Super Bowl LII: Breaking down the Eagles, Patriots game plans

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FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 06: Kenjon Barner #34 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

With Super Bowl LII set to kick off Sunday, Niner Noise explores what the offensive and defensive game plans might be for both the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.

Do the Philadelphia Eagles actually have a chance to knock off the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII?

Or are we going to see quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and Co. hoist the Lombardi Trophy in back-to-back seasons?

According to Sportsbook Review, the latter appears to be more likely, as the Pats enter Sunday’s ultimate contest at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as six-point favorites. Brady is riding an MVP-like season, despite being 40 years old, and both he and Belichick are entering their eighth Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, the Eagles have never tasted Super Bowl glory.

Still, Philly presents a tough challenge for New England this Sunday. While Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is nowhere near close to the Hall of Fame level Brady has played, there are ways in which Philadelphia can muster up an upset.

In this article, we’ll look at what both the Patriots and Eagles’ offensive and defensive game plans will be for this contest.

Whoever wins out in both areas is all but assured to hoist the Lombardi Trophy Sunday evening.