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A store window display in Philadelphia displays Eagles merchandise in the run-up to the Super Bowl.

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Super Bowl Days And Baywatch Nights, With Dan McQuade

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

My lucky Ty Detmer rap tee. Midnight Green. TY DETMER at the bottom, EAGLES down the side.

Can My Lucky Eagles Shirt Carry The Team To Victory? No, But Also: Yes

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) leaps into the end zone during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

The Eagles Got Here By Running Over Everyone

An Eagles fan in a neck brace helped by police

Life's Rich Pageant

Bus Shelters Are No Match For The Combined Weight Of Eagles Fans

Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 1: during the second half of a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Trent Williams Flipping His Shit Was The Only Good Thing That Happened Sunday

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs past Dre Greenlaw of the 49ers in Philadelphia's 31-7 win in the NFC Conference Championship.

The Philadelphia Eagles Will Absolutely End You

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I Never Doubted The Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown reception over Tre Avery #30 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 04, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A.J. Brown Wrecked His Old Team

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 20: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts as he steps into the end zone for the game tying touchdown during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts on November 20, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jalen Hurts Works Blue

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown in the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

If You’re Going To Taunt, Make It Count

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Doug Pederson Got Soaked In His Return To Philly

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone during game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 19, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.

Philly Is Bumping For The Eagles

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Philadelphia Eagles

Infinite Replay: Defector - Erik Williams bops William Fuller on the head

Infinite Replay

The Bonk That Redeemed A Playoff Humiliation

Jeff Thomason (Eagles No. 83) puts his arms straight out to celebrate a touchdown.

There Is No News Peg For This Jeff Thomason Touchdown Celebration Supercut

Tom Ley

That Was A Bad Weekend For Expanded Playoffs

Lauren Theisen

Bucs Enjoy Bye Week Ahead Of Divisional Round

Jalen Hurts celebrates with fans who fell onto the ground after a railing collapsed

Nothing To See Here, It’s Fine, They Zip-Tied It

Four images that show fans falling out of the stands, with them celebrating with Hurts afterward