Gadget Play Works To Perfection For TD

MINNEAPOLIS – Gamblin’ Doug? You betcha. Head coach Doug Pederson didn’t shrink his, um, ambition on the big stage at Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.

In fact, Pederson called a gadget play for the ages to score a late-first half touchdown on Sunday night.

A play the Eagles have worked on for weeks worked to perfect. On fourth down and goal from just inside the New England 2-yard line, Pederson dialed up a winner. Quarterback Nick Foles started in the shotgun and then moved in motion, lining up in the slot over right tackle Lane Johnson’s shoulder. Running back Corey Clement lined up and took the direct snap and flipped the ball to tight end Trey Burton, coming left to right…