Philadelphia Eagles fly into Super Bowl after routing Minnesota Vikings in NFC Championship game

Foles was on fire on Sunday night against the stingiest scoring defence in the NFL. Philly made big play after big play on both sides of the ball in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC championship.

Next up after their most-lopsided play-off victory: the Eagles’ first Super Bowl appearance since 2005, against the team that beat them then, AFC champions New England.

Foles replaced the injured Wentz in game 13 and finished off a rise from last place last season to first in the NFC East. There were plenty of doubters entering the play-offs, but the former starter in Philadelphia (15-3) under another regime has been brilliant.

“I just think you’ve got to keep going at it,” Foles said. “And we all believe in each other. I’m blessed to have amazing teammates, amazing coaches. Everyone here that’s a part of the Philadelphia Eagles organisation is first class.”

Foles’ best work might have come against Minnesota (14-4) and its vaunted defence that was torn apart in every manner. Foles threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, showing poise, escapability and moxie in going 26 for 33.