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5 Super Bowl LII X-Factors for the Eagles and Patriots

Brandon Gdula  —  @gdula13 Jan 29th, 2018
Can Nelson Agholor rekindle his efficient play with Nick Foles when it matters most? And how can the Patriots evade the stingy Eagles' defense?

Practically every year, some player steps up in the Super Bowl, etching his name not necessarily in the record books but at least in our minds.

Tom Brady may have won MVP in last year's Super Bowl, but James White's heroics during the historic comeback live on.

The year prior, Malik Jackson and C.J. Anderson accounted for touchdowns for an offensively-challenged Denver Broncos team, when linebacker Von Miller took home the MVP award against the Carolina Panthers.

And who can forget Chris Matthews' 109-yard, 1-touchdown showing in Super Bowl XLIX after splitting time as a member of Seattle's practice squad and as a security guard?

The point is that we all know someone -- or some collective unit -- will make a massive imprint on this game. Which players and matchups could prove vitally important in this year's Super Bowl? Let's break it down.

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