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Super Bowl LII: Eagles Barnett recovers Brady’s fumble

Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
By Maghen Moore
Feb 5, 2018

With a little over two minutes left in Super Bowl LII, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham sacked Tom Brady ––forcing a fumble –– and Derek Barnett recovered the fumble.

The Eagles settled for a field goal on the drive that followed the fumble recovery, increasing their lead to eight points over the Patriots.

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