The only quarterback to lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory has officially announced his retirement. But the star, Nick Foles hasn’t forgotten the play call that made him a legend. In a career filled with ups and downs, Foles’ is remembered for his winning move- the Philly Special and how he used that during the 2018 Super Bowl.
Foles was instrumental in helping the Eagles secure their first and only Super Bowl win on February 4, 2018. And it was a play that left fans and even the Patriots stunned. With just 38 seconds left in the second quarter, the Eagles held a narrow 15-12 lead.
Most teams would have taken the safer route and gone for a field goal. But Philadelphia had Philly Special up its sleeve. As he bid farewell to the league, the Eagles and Foles looked back at the legendary gameplay that got them that victory against the GOAT.
Philly Special had a beautiful design and it caught the Patriots completely off guard. Foles started in a shotgun formation but then casually crept up to the right side of the offensive line. As the Patriots watched in confusion, the ball was snapped directly to running back Corey Clement, who dashed to his left and handed it off to tight end Trey Burton.
Burton, in a flash, launched a pass to Foles, who was standing all alone on the right side of the end zone for a stunning touchdown. The Philly Special extended the Eagles’ lead to 22-12 at halftime, setting the tone for the rest of the game. The Eagles ultimately became the champi.