The AFC East champion the New England Patriots 16-2 will chase a third Super Bowl title in four years when they meet the NFC East champion the Philadelphia Eagles 13-3 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville today. Will the New England Patriots become the NFL's first dynasty of the 21st century or will the Philadelphia Eagles win their first championship in 44 years?
The Patriots are led by coach Bill Belichick who tied the legendary Vince Lombardi’s 9-1 mark with victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFC championship game is looking to become the first coach to win three Super Bowls in four seasons. Star quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady 8-0 in playoffs while Superboot Adam Vinatieri has already kicked two winning field goals. Today the trio will again loom as key players on a day when a football game stops a nation.
The Eagles have finally made it through to the Super Bowl at the fourth time of asking having lost three heart breaking AFC championship games in the quest of that first franchise title in 44 seasons. Having recruited Terrell Owens to get them over the hump, many thought their hopes and dreams were shattered when Owens suffered a season ending leg injury. Owens has recovered, while not cleared medically the Wide Receiver has declared himself available for the big one.
With or without Owens the Eagles will be a major threat to the hopes of a Patriot dynasty. While the city of Philadelphia went nuts with the victory over the Atlanta Falcons the players had their eyes firmly on the prize ahead. Will it be their destiny to win first up after three consecutive losses in the NFC championship game or will the legend of the Patriots grow stronger?
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