The Eagles haven’t won a playoff game since Jan. 11, 2009. They’re 0-4 in playoff games since then.

The Eagles were the only team to ever beat Vince Lombardi in the playoffs. Now they can’t win the trophy named after him.

Jim Schwartz’s defense really stepped up to an elite level and Doug Pederson was able to have the offense produce just enough to get by.

Everyone has long teased the Eagles about not having a Super Bowl. Finally winning one would make that stop. Also it’d be crazy if the Eagles could overcome all their injuries to win a title.

Bad Nick Foles shows up to play. The Eagles can’t win in the postseason with how terrible he was in Week 16.

The team with the Hall of Fame head coach and quarterback combination: the Patriots.

The Eagles already gave out big in-season extensions to Alshon Jeffery and Tim Jernigan. Brandon Graham could be next in line for a new deal.

Beating the Panthers (and the refs) on Thursday Night Football in Week 5 is when it first started to feel like “OK, this team is for real.”

New England Patriots Team Briefing

What was the turning point of the season for you?

Definitely Week 5 after New England started 2-2 and the defense was the worst in the NFL. The Patriots played the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, won, and the defense has been one of the top five units in the NFL ever since.

Who is the player who is going to earn himself a big new contract in the playoffs?

Dion Lewis is definitely positioning himself for a big deal, possibly even from the Patriots. He’s one of the most efficient running backs in the league and a team willing to risk injury and give him a bigger role could see a huge payoff.

Who’s the player on your team that nobody knows but will?

Right guard Shaq Mason is the Patriots’ best offensive lineman and he’ll get attention for his incredible blocking for Lewis. He’s also pretty solid in pass protection.

Who’s the player you can’t afford to lose?

Quarterback Tom Brady is an easy answer and so is tight end Rob Gronkowski. Other than those two, defensive lineman Trey Flowers is the only consistent pass rusher and edge setter, so his ability is unique on the roster.

Which team scares you the most?

The Jacksonville Jaguars because of their combination of elite defense and ability to run the football. The Patriots’ run defense is weak so the Jaguars can set up favorable second- and third-down situations, while the defense can keep it a low scoring affair.

Anyone can beat your team if ...

... the Patriots’ injuries keep adding up. The offense is without Marcus Cannon and Julian Edelman for the year, while Chris Hogan and Rex Burkhead have battled injuries. The defense doesn’t have Dont’a Hightower and has played without Trey Flowers, Alan Branch, Malcom Brown, Kyle Van Noy, and Stephon Gilmore for extended periods of time. These are all top-tier players on the Patriots roster that need to be available for New England to contend with healthier teams.

What would make your team’s Super Bowl parade better than the others?

Institutional knowledge and recent parade-planning experience. Oh, and Gronkowski drinking beers.

If you go all the way, they’ll say it was because ...

The Patriots were always supposed to win, but also that Brady and Bill Belichick should think about retiring and that the window is closing on New England.

What's your team's playoff curse?

Eli Manning and Bernard Pollard, neither of whom will be present in the postseason mwahahahahaha

What streak is your team hoping to break?

They haven’t won a Super Bowl since February.

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