Countdown to kickoff: Everything you need to know ahead of Super Bowl LII

Super Bowl LII
When: Sunday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
TV: NBC, CTV (Canada)
Odds: Patriots -4.5 (-105)
Over-Under: 48.5

The big day is finally here.

In a matchup that pits a perennial powerhouse against an up-and-coming team embracing its underdog status, the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on Sunday night.

Here's what you need to know about the two teams left fighting for the Lombardi Trophy:

Tale of the tape

Keys to the game

• 5 matchups that could decide Super Bowl LII

Well-coached teams like the Patriots and Eagles have a knack for creating and exploiting matchups all over the field. Here are five that could turn the tide, one way or the other. Read more.

• Unheralded players who could be Super Bowl difference-makers

Keep your eyes on Patriots defensive tackle Malcom Brown, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, and more. Read more.

• 4 red-hot players to watch in Super Bowl LII

Considering how much a championship run depends on finding your stride at the right time, it'd be no surprise if these players have a major impact on the big stage. Read more.

Film Room

• How Patriots' Amendola has been key in filling Edelman void

Julian Edelman's season ended before it began, yet the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl. Danny Amendola's a significant reason why. Read more.

• Breaking down the Eagles' outstanding run defense

The Eagles' defense is elite, and no team was as dominant in stopping the run this season. Check out how they did it. Read more.

Can the Eagles pull it off?

• Eagles have followed Super Bowl XXXIX template, but will result be different?

Philadelphia has enjoyed a playoff run similar to the one put together at the end of the 2004 season, rolling through the NFC en route to a meeting with New England on Super Sunday. The Eagles will be hoping for a different end to their story this time around. Read more.

• Blueprint for an upset: How the Eagles can shock the Patriots

New England is understandably a sizable favorite heading in, as few would have expected the Eagles to even get this far without Carson Wentz under center. That's not to say there isn't a realistic path to victory for Philadelphia, though. Read more.

Brady the GOAT

• Comparing Brady's twilight to GOATs in other sports

One of the many incredible things about Tom Brady's path to greatness is the way in which he's continued to bolster his resume at the age of 40. How might that late-career dominance compare to legends from other sports? Read more.

Going out on a limb

• Bold Predictions for Super Bowl LII

Will a certain Patriots defensive back once again come through as a hero under the bright lights? Can LeGarrette Blount help knock off his old team? Read more.

Betting

• Betting Preview: Eagles will shock the world with upset win

It's time to don a retro Randall Cunningham jersey, sing your best version of "Fly Eagles Fly," and collect your winnings after an upset victory. Read more.

• 5 enticing Super Bowl LII prop bets

Looking for a few solid betting options beyond the outcome of the game? Read more.

• Las Vegas sportsbook confirms $3 million Super Bowl bet

The Super Bowl is always the premier day on the sports betting calendar. Some evidently aren't afraid to dish out a ridiculous amount of cash in making their pick this time around. Read more.

• From Reno to the Vegas strip, Nevada sportsbooks are big Patriots fans for Super Bowl LII

Plenty of bettors are putting their money on the Eagles to finish off their magical ride. Naturally, sportsbooks are hoping for the Patriots to come away with the 6th title of the Brady-Belichick era. Read more.

Who ya got?

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