The Philadelphia Eagles have had some fascinating moments in their history, but since the start of the 2000s, those moments seem to have been magnified and made more memorable.
CBS Sports compiled a top-25 list of their own, highlighting the 25 most memorable moments of the 2000s.
I'm sure you can think of a few Eagles plays that are worthy...
Which Eagles plays made the list?
25: Saquon Barkley's Backwards Hurdle
When have you ever seen someone jump over another person backwards? In all likelihood, once—when Barkley did it in 2024.
SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD.
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The superstar running back cemented an already historic season by adding a highlight so impressive that it will now grace the cover of Madden 26. The only other instance of this happening in recent history? Madden 16—when Odell Beckham Jr.'s one-handed catch was celebrated.
Barkley's highlight against the Jaguars was the perfect moment to showcase his 2024 NFL season, which included 2,005 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and a Lombardi Trophy to cap off the historic campaign.
9: Philly Special
There were so many things that made the "Philly Special" so special. Where do we start?
The fact that it was backup quarterback Nick Foles catching a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl? The fact that Foles was the one who called for the play? The fact that it was on fourth down and goal, a high-risk, high-reward situation? The fact that the Eagles were facing the highly vaunted New England Patriots, who were in the midst of a dynasty never seen before?
How about this? An undrafted rookie running back (Corey Clement) took the snap and handed it to a third-string tight end who had never attempted a pass in an NFL game, let alone a Super Bowl (Trey Burton). Burton then threw the ball to a backup quarterback who had never caught a pass in his collegiate or professional football career.
Four years ago today...
One of the most iconic plays in #SuperBowl history: the Philly Special.@Eagles | @NFL pic.twitter.com/1kqaaabn34
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 4, 2022
All the above factors made the "Philly Special" so great and added to the drama of Super Bowl LII, when the Eagles knocked off the Patriots. It's a play that will live on in the hearts and minds of Eagles fans for eternity.
Which plays rounded out the top 3?
3: The Beast Quake
Saquon's backwards hurdle was amazing, but Marshawn Lynch acting like a pinball machine against New Orleans Saints defenders late in the fourth quarter was something out of a movie. It's hard to argue against the "Beast Quake" holding a spot in the top three of this list.
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— NFL (@NFL) June 18, 2025
2: Tom Brady/Patriots 28-3 Super Bowl Comeback
"Improbable" is the only word to describe this moment. The Patriots, led by all-time great Tom Brady, were down 25 points in the third quarter of the Super Bowl. They proceeded to tie the game before the end of regulation, send it to overtime, and win in the extra period. The memory lives on in the minds of Patriots fans and in the nightmares of Atlanta Falcons fans.
COMEBACK COMPLETE.
The @Patriots scored 31 unanswered points to become Super Bowl LI Champions! pic.twitter.com/cmufNJCfOi
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) March 29, 2020
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1: The Helmet Catch
So many elements of "The Helmet Catch" made an incredible catch even more memorable. For starters, the New York Giants were in the Super Bowl, trying to ruin New England's attempt at the first perfect season in over three decades. Giants quarterback Eli Manning launched the ball downfield late in the fourth quarter, and David Tyree secured it with the top of his helmet. New York went on to win the game after the legendary catch, denying New England's perfect season.
Manning to Tyree.
Also known as... "The Helmet Catch." 😱 #WildPlayWednesday | #SBLII pic.twitter.com/mSLgpH1rsu
— NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2019