Will the Eagles' 2026 season be another run towards a third Lombardi and a possible dynasty? For anyone over 40, this change of fortune for the Eagles franchise is hard to fathom; for those under 30, it has become the norm. Wherever you are on the age spectrum, we are all enjoying the Philadelphia Eagles' dominance together.
Below are ten of the greatest plays from the Eagles' two Super Bowl-winning runs that sometimes get lost amid the memories of their defining moments. They feature a few plays that brought smiles, ones that may have been overlooked on the Eagles' path to erecting a statue, as well as earning two of the most beautiful Super Bowl rings ever created.
On a frigid evening in Minneapolis, inside the dome was hot, with the eyes of the football world locked in as the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
The Philadelphia Eagles winning a Super Bowl was more than an arrival; it was a declaration (sorry for the Independence pun).
Nick Foles is one of the unlikeliest heroes in Eagles history, having outdueled Tom Brady on football’s grandest stage. His play led the Birds to a 41–33 victory, and his role in the Philly Special was immortalized with a statue outside Lincoln Financial Field.
There were the Philly Special and Brandon Graham’s forced fumble, but many other plays during that postseason made the night possible and deserve a lot of love!
Torrey Smith 41-yard Ricochet Catch (2017 NFC Divisional vs Falcons)
Alshon got the touchdowns, but Torrey Smith’s catch, off a deflection no less, felt like the football gods giving their blessing. It demoralized the Falcons’ defense and put the Eagles' offense in a better position. Sometimes the ball just bounces your way.
Patrick Robinson Pick-6 (2017 NFC Championship vs Vikings)
The Eagles went down 7–0 very early in the game, and it took all the pre-game joy out of the stands. Patrick Robinsons' pick-six swung all the momentum to Philly. I have never felt a stadium shake like that before or since. The momentum totally shifted. What felt tense and gloomy turned into pure jubilation by halftime. All of us at the stadium just waited for the time to tick by the last thirty minutes so we could celebrate a trip to Super Bowl 52 out in the streets.
Zach Ertz 4th & 1 Conversion (Super Bowl LII)
With just over 5 minutes left, Foles to Ertz keeps the game-winning drive alive. Ice-cold clutch. Ice-cold call by Pederson. Without that play, the Eagles likely would have lost that game.
Jalen Mills Coverage on Julio Jones (2017 Divisional vs Falcons)
Blanket coverage on a fade (silly call, as rolling out limited his options) stops Atlanta at the 2-yard line to seal the game. Mills stated they practiced that exact play during the week.
Corey Clement 55-yard Catch (Super Bowl LII)
Unreal sideline catch. A broken tackle, a stiff arm, setting up one of the most famous calls and touchdowns in NFL history (The Philly Special); it also proved Clement’s full emergence as a weapon.
Seven years later, a different Eagles team, hardened by close calls and fueled by unfinished business, returned to the mountaintop. This Super Bowl LIX was a testament to evolution, leadership, and sustained excellence. Jalen Hurts, now the unquestioned leader of the franchise, delivered a masterclass in poise, purpose, and points while guiding the Eagles to the franchise’s second Lombardi.
This wasn’t a fluke. It wasn’t a miracle. It was a culmination. No gimmicks, no surprises, just power, will, and total dominance.
Hurts to AJ (2025 Commanders NFCCG)
One of the most underrated plays of the game was A.J. Brown’s 31-yard catch on 4th-and-5 late in the second quarter.
The Eagles were up just 14–12, and instead of punting or settling into halftime, Nick Sirianni and the OC trusted Jalen Hurts to hit A.J. Brown on a deep sideline shot over Marshon Lattimore. Brown hauled it in, and the Eagles turned that completion into a touchdown to take a 27–15 halftime lead. It gets overshadowed by Saquon Barkley’s three touchdowns and the 55 points, but it was arguably one of the game’s biggest situational plays.
Isaiah Rodgers scoop (2025 Rams Divisional)
At the start of the fourth quarter, the Eagles have a one-point lead. Fumble, scoop, and dash through the snow. A game-changing 40-yard fumble return, forced by none other than Jalen Carter, who landed a perfect punch on the ball carried by Rams RB Kyren Williams.
Oren Burks (2025 Green Bay Wild Card)
Oren Burks delivered a game-changing, perfectly timed hit on the opening kickoff that jarred the ball loose from the Packers returner, resulting in a fumble for GB and a fumble recovery for the Birds. That play set the tone of the game. It fired up an already raucous crowd, and the Packers never found their confidence.
Dallas Goedert’s “Broad Street Bully” Touchdown (2025 Green Bay Wild Card)
Dallas Goedert turned a short pass into a 24-yard YAC masterpiece by tossing aside the Packers defender. Three stiff arms, six points. And another example of Green Bay being broken by Philadelphia. You could see the Packers players' realization that this was not going to be their day.
Jalen Carter pressure (2025 Rams Divisional)
We all remember Jalen Carter knifing through the Rams’ offensive line on 3rd down to sack Matthew Stafford, but LA still had a down left. Jalen brings the pressure again, this time forcing Stafford to throw early on 4th down, and that is the ball game! It's remarkable how often this play gets forgotten because it happened on the very next snap after Carter's sack. Jalen dominated that set of downs and gave the Rams a taste of what it was like to go up against their former DT, Aaron Donald.
Which plays did I leave off your list?
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