Super Bowl 2018: Patriots make Alshon Jeffery pay for bobble with pick, TD drive
The Patriots wasted no time capitalizing on a huge Eagles mistake
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good -- especially in the Super Bowl. Duron Harmon's fifth interception of the season for the Patriots may have been the most crucial -- and the luckiest. With the Patriots trailing by 9 in the second quarter, Alshon Jeffery nearly had a one-handed touchdown against Stephone Gilmore but batted a ball up into the air and Harmon came down with a huge interception. And the Patriots capitalized as only they can.
.@dharm32 is a Pinball Wizard! #SBLII
— Super Bowl on NBC (@SNFonNBC) February 5, 2018
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The Patriots' vaunted offense seemed to be struggling in the first half, but the interception revitalized them. James White capitalized on a quick 90-yard drive that brought the Patriots to within three points before the two-minute warning. The Eagles then drove back down the field to claim another touchdown of their own, bringing the game to 22-12 as halftime closed in. It's been a back-and-forth affair, but both teams are starting to find their offensive stride.
.@SweetFeet_White just went BEASTMODE. #SBLII #NotDone pic.twitter.com/9GTLFVIroN
— NFL (@NFL) February 5, 2018
















