Ahead of Sunday's conference championships, the New England Patriots remain the clear favorites to win Super Bowl LII. Oddsmakers have the Patriots at even (1/1) odds to win the title, according to betting site VegasInsider.com.

After New England, the Minnesota Vikings are listed at 2/1 odds to win the Super Bowl and are followed by fellow NFC contenders the Philadelphia Eagles (7/1). The Jacksonville Jaguars have 8/1 odds.

The Patriots enter the AFC Championship as 8-point favorites to defeat the Jaguars. The Vikings are 3-point favorites on the road to defeat the Eagles in the NFC Championship. Should the Patriots and Vikings advance, the Patriots would have 2/1 odds of winning the Super Bowl. The least likely scenario is the Eagles defeating the Jaguars, at 20/1.

The Patriots are dealing with a hand injury to their star quarterback Tom Brady. But Brady reportedly threw the ball well on Friday and is slated to start.

An interesting wrinkle to this year's betting odds is the location. Should the Vikings advance, they will be playing at their home stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Here are the eight possible scenarios, according to VegasInsider. </s> It’s been determined, the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will take to the field for Super Bowl LII on Sunday, February 4.

The Patriots came from behind to knock off the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship on Sunday, while the Eagles surprisingly blew out the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship.

Also On The Light 103.9 FM: </s> The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis, Minn. They won the NFC and AFC Championships, respectively, on Sunday.

New England overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-10. The Eagles routed the Minnesota Vikings, 38-7. </s> Thirteen years after squaring off in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will take to the field for Super Bowl LII on Sunday, February 4.

The Patriots came from behind to knock off the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship on Sunday, while the Eagles surprisingly blew out the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship.

New England comes into the championship tilt in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the established dynasty, while Philadelphia has reached unexpected success in Doug Pederson's second year as head coach with backup quarterback Nick Foles at the helm.

Quarterback Tom Brady will be looking to lead the Patriots to their sixth championship, while the Eagles, who have embraced the role of underdogs, are in search of their first NFL title since 1960.

The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the eighth time since the turn of the century. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick have been a part of the team for each of those eight trips. As ESPN Stats & Info noted, that total is the most by any quarterback and head coach in NFL history.

The defending NFL champion struggled with the Jaguars defense for three quarters in the AFC Championship before they used a comeback led by Brady and wide receiver Danny Amendola to win 24-20.

Brady's fourth-quarter comeback was his eighth in the postseason, which is a playoff record in the Super Bowl era, per the NFL's official Twitter account.

Brady, who has led the Patriots to five Super Bowl titles, threw the game-winning score to Amendola in the back of the end zone with 2:48 left in the fourth quarter.

Although Brady will receive praise for his play in the fourth quarter, the player who made the biggest play on Sunday was defensive back Stephon Gilmore, who swatted away a fourth-down pass intended for Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook from quarterback Blake Bortles.

Sunday Night Football's official Twitter account provided us with a screenshot of the moment Gilmore tipped the ball away from Westbrook.

The Patriots have faced eight different opponents in the Super Bowl in franchise history, with the New York Giants and the Eagles being the only teams they've squared off against twice.

New England is 1-2 in Super Bowls against NFC East teams, with both of the defeats coming at the hands of the New York Giants.

The Eagles are more used to experiencing heartbreak in the postseason than success like the Patriots have achieved.

Philadelphia has won NFL Championships before, with the most recent victory coming in 1960, but it's never come out on top in the two Super Bowls its played in.

Foles led the Eagles into their first Super Bowl since 2004 with an incredible performance in the pocket that was highlighted by a deep touchdown pass to Torrey Smith in the third quarter that helped extend the advantage to 24 points. The NFL's official Twitter account gave us a look at the score.

The backup signal-caller hooked up with seven different wide receivers, with Alshon Jeffrey being Foles' top target, as he caught five balls for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles defense also made a massive impact on the NFC Championship, as it forced three crucial turnovers.

Defensive back Patrick Robinson started the scoring for the Eagles with a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown that started on the left side of the field and ended in the right side of the end zone. The NFL gave us a glimpse of the return that ignited the home team at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

A forced fumble by defensive end Derek Barnett that was recovered by fellow lineman Chris Long set up Philly's third touchdown before the end of the first half.

On February 4, the Eagles will try to reverse their poor Super Bowl history that features a defeat to the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV and the heartbreaking 24-21 loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.

The Eagles will approach Super Bowl LII as underdogs once again like they did in their first two playoff contests. Philadelphia has been cast in that role because of the absence of starting quarterback Carson Wentz, who was lost for the season with a torn ACL against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10. </s> The defending NFL Champion New England Patriots will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl on Feb. 4 in Minnesota — setting the teams up for a rematch of their 2005 league championship contest and giving Philadelphia a chance to avenge the sting of that loss.

New England quarterback Tom Brady rallied his team in the final minutes for a comeback victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the American Football Conference championship. Brady threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with just 2:48 left on the clock, putting the Patriots at 24-20.

The Associated Press notes: "Brady, who was questionable for the game with a right hand injury, showed no ill effects and completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns, including the big one on the Pats' five-play, 30-yard drive in the final minutes."

Later, the Eagles overcame the Minnesota Vikings as Philadelphia's quarterback Nick Foles tossed three touchdown passes, chalking up an unassailable 38-7 lead against the Vikings for the National Football Conference title.

"The Vikings looked to tie the game — or at least kick a field goal — late in the first half, but [quarterback Case] Keenum was sacked by Derek Barnett on third-and-5 from the Philadelphia 16. [Chris] Long recovered the fumble. Foles proved his mettle on the ensuing possession as he tossed a spectacular 53-yard touchdown pass to [Alshon] Jeffery on third-and-10, giving the Eagles a 21-7 lead with 1:09 remaining in the half. Foles was able to move around long enough to be able to deliver the deep pass."



"The Patriots kicked off the season as the consensus Super Bowl favorites with odds around 5-2 and, after a few early hiccups, remained the team to beat at Las Vegas sportsbooks for the majority of the season. The Eagles were 40-1 to win the Super Bowl at the Westgate SuperBook in September. They got off to a 10-2 start but lost quarterback Carson Wentz to a knee injury in early December. Backup quarterback Nick Foles stepped in and led the Eagles to back-to-back wins in the playoffs. Philadelphia was an underdog in each of its playoff games, against the Atlanta Falcons and Sunday against the Vikings." </s> PATRIOTS, FALCONS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN SUPER BOWL LI

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are set to square off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, tonight.

The Patriots, champions of the American Football Conference, are in search of their fifth Super Bowl championship in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era.

However, the Falcons, in the Super Bowl for just the second time in franchise history and looking for their first NFL Championship. </s> New England Patriots To Face Philadelphia Eagles At Super Bowl

The defending NFL Champion New England Patriots will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl on Feb. 4 in Minnesota — setting the teams up for a rematch of their 2005 league championship contest and giving Philadelphia a chance to avenge the sting of that loss.

New England quarterback Tom Brady rallied his team in the final minutes for a comeback victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the American Football Conference championship. Brady threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with just 2:48 left on the clock, putting the Patriots at 24-20.

The Associated Press notes: "Brady, who was questionable for the game with a right hand injury, showed no ill effects and completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns, including the big one on the Pats' five-play, 30-yard drive in the final minutes."

Later, the Eagles overcame the Minnesota Vikings as Philadelphia's quarterback Nick Foles tossed three touchdown passes, chalking up an unassailable 38-7 lead against the Vikings for the National Football Conference title.

"The Vikings looked to tie the game — or at least kick a field goal — late in the first half, but [quarterback Case] Keenum was sacked by Derek Barnett on third-and-5 from the Philadelphia 16. [Chris] Long recovered the fumble. Foles proved his mettle on the ensuing possession as he tossed a spectacular 53-yard touchdown pass to [Alshon] Jeffery on third-and-10, giving the Eagles a 21-7 lead with 1:09 remaining in the half. Foles was able to move around long enough to be able to deliver the deep pass."

"The Patriots kicked off the season as the consensus Super Bowl favorites with odds around 5-2 and, after a few early hiccups, remained the team to beat at Las Vegas sportsbooks for the majority of the season. The Eagles were 40-1 to win the Super Bowl at the Westgate SuperBook in September. They got off to a 10-2 start but lost quarterback Carson Wentz to a knee injury in early December. Backup quarterback Nick Foles stepped in and led the Eagles to back-to-back wins in the playoffs. Philadelphia was an underdog in each of its playoff games, against the Atlanta Falcons and Sunday against the Vikings." </s> The Eagles held off New England Patriots in February’s Superbowl for their first ever championship.

And the Philadelphia side welcome Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night Football to open up the new season.

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The Eagles will look to become the first team since the Patriots in 2003-04 to win back-to-back Superbowls.

Tom Brady’s Patriots begin their season by hosting Houston Texans before travelling to Jacksonville in Week 2 for an AFC Championship game rematch with the Jaguars. </s> The New England Patriots may have lost Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles in dramatic fashion, but the AFC champions have already opened as the favorites for Super Bowl LIII next season.

According to OddsShark.com's Joe Osborne, the Patriots have 7-2 odds of rebounding from Sunday's loss and winning their sixth Super Bowl title. They're followed by the Green Bay Packers (8-1) and Eagles (17-2).

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-1) and Minnesota Vikings (12-1) rounded out the top five.

The fact the Patriots have the best odds to win the Super Bowl next year wasn't a huge surprise. New England finished the regular season 13-3 and was the top seed in the AFC. Tom Brady threw for a league-best 4,577 yards and added 32 touchdowns en route to earning his third NFL MVP award.

History isn't on the Patriots' side, though. The Buffalo Bills are the last team to reach at least three straight Super Bowls, having won four AFC titles from 1990 to 1993.

And for as well as Brady played in 2017, he will turn 41 in August. According to Pro Football Reference, Warren Moon and Vinny Testaverde are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to eclipse 3,000 passing yards in their age-41 season.

The Patriots could be without one of their best offensive players as well. Tight end Rob Gronkowski opened the door to retiring this offseason, per the Patriots Wire's Henry McKenna:

Making things even more difficult, the two teams right behind New England will have their starting quarterbacks healthy in 2018. The Packers will get Aaron Rodgers back and the Super Bowl champion Eagles will likely look for Carson Wentz to unseat Nick Foles despite Foles' postseason heroics.

As much as people called 2017 the end of the Patriots' dynasty—only for New England to once again reach the Super Bowl—this could be when the franchise's fortunes start turning the other way.
The New England Patriots win the American Football Conference title, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–20.