The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the stunning upset of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII thanks in part to the Chicago Bears. One of the key plays in the game, the Philly Special, wasn’t a big surprise to Bears fans, who saw the Beloved run that same play at the end of the 2016 season.
The Bears won’t get a day with the Lombardi Trophy or so much as a bottle of champagne, but they should get some credit. From a gadget play in a meaningless Week 17 game at the end of the 2016 season to one of the gutsiest plays in Super Bowl history, let’s get some background on this play.