NFL 2018 SUPERBOWL LII

New England Patriots v Philadelphia Eagles





Venue: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis. 
Sunday, 4 February Time: 23:15 GMT. 

The New England Patriots reached a record 10th Super Bowl with a 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, after they thrashed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7. This end of season extravaganza is a big night in my calendar and will make a night of it where the main challenge for myself will be can I keep awake to catch it all, or will I be asleep before Justin Timberlake's half time show. This is live on the BBC1 channel on Sunday night and they'll have coverage of all the build up from 23:15 GMT, Mark Chapman presents the show as usual and is joined by two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora, former NFL cornerback Jason Bell and a host of guests from the world of American football. Will have some snacks, a few beers and settle down to enjoy the action. 


New England Patriots

Odds 1/2F
(10/11 with -4.5 points handicap.)



No surprises that the Patriots arrive here as strong favourites, with their superstar quarterback Tom Brady running the show on the field and Bill Belichick calling the shots from the side line. It will however be no big surprise if they fall behind early on and are famous for their big come from behind wins as demonstrated in last years Superbowl win over Atlanta. They won another AFC title beating Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 despite losing another of their star players Rob Gronkowski with suspected concussion, but he should be back ready to lead the assault again having had two weeks to recover.



Philadelphia Eagles

Odds 17/10
(20/21 with +4.5 Points Handicap)


The Eagles ran out easy winners over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game and although they were the No.1 seeds in that conference were never favourites once they lost their starting quarterback Carson Wentz to a season ending injury with a torn ACL, but have enjoyed a resurgence under back-up QB Nick Foles which is a remarkable journey for him as he nearly quit the game a couple of seasons ago and now has a chance for glory. They do have an outstanding defensive unit who will need to be on their game against Brady and co, but also have the offence with Jay Ajayi and Alshon Jeffrey leading the way.


If the Eagles win, they'll win their first Super Bowl in thier history, whereas the Patriots will have won their 3rd in just 4 years and their 6th since 2001.