Nick Foles does it again in Eagles' road playoff win over Bears Published: Jan 06, 2019 at 02:38 PM NFL.com Columnist CHICAGO -- The most impre sive thing about quarterback is that he knows these Luke Kennard Jersey moments won't last forever. Someday he'll have a different uniform, a larger paycheck and heavier expectations from a franchise that will see him as its undeniable starter. It's that reality that keeps Foles reflective and appreciative of the excitement he keeps creating for his current team. It's also a chief reason why losing in the postseason has become something he simply cannot do. As much as people will focus on in on Sunday, that blown opportunity will obscure what Foles did for his team in this victory. He once again proved that he can deliver his best performances even when he looks his worst. He reminded us that there's a calming effect he has on this team, an enviable a set that is usually hard to find in men who work as backup quarterbacks. Most importantly, he helped push the one step closer to winning another with him under center. It's gotten to the point where Foles can't really do anything that blows our minds anymore. If anything, he's making another strong case for why the are in such good hands when they have to rely on him. "Nick is Nick," coach Doug Pederson said. "He's going to stay calm. He's going to stay collected. Just very efficient. It wasn't pretty at times. (He had) the two turnovers early in the first half, which could've led to some points. But he hung in there and he did some good things." This game e sentially summed up Dennis Rodman Jersey everything the have come to expect from Foles. He didn't fall apart after throwing those two interceptions in the first half, even though one of those turnovers -- that safety picked off after Foles tried to hit wide receiver in between four Chicago defenders -- should've made Pederson's head explode. Foles simply shook off his mistakes and set his mind to moving forward. His teammates, in the proce s, kept believing good things would happen. The know full well what Foles can do by now. They saw him take over for injured starter late last season and lead the team to its first-ever win. Nobody in Philadelphia will ever forget the sight of Foles out-dueling quarterback in last February. Sooner or later, the believe that is going to show up when they need him most. That moment came after the took a 15-10 lead on from Mitch Trubisky to with 9:04 remaining in the game. It seemed that everything was working against the at that stage, especially since Soldier Field was rocking and the ' stingy defense was rolling. All Foles did was steady his offense and lead it all the way to the Chicago 2-yard line with 1:10 left on the clock. Three plays later, on fourth down that gave Philadelphia the lead for good. That score said far more about Foles than his final numbers (25 for Richard Hamilton Jersey 40, 266 yards with two touchdowns and two picks). That touchdown was a reminder of how clutch he can be. "We were over there talking and I figured that, from studying Chicago in those situations where the game is on the line, they like to blitz and bring a lot of pre sure," Foles said. "So why don't we move the pocket and put one of our best guys on one of their guys and let him win? So Doug and I discu sed it and he was all for it." "I'm not surprised at all," tight end said of Foles. "He never tries to do too much. He tries to play within himself on every play. The moment is never too big for him and he just resonates that calm and positive attitude." Foles actually is the perfect person to be leading this team because he embodies so much of what they are about presently. These were left for dead after the beat them, , on Nov. 18. The fell to 4-6 that day and they were looking up at a host of teams that had far better playoff chances than them. When a fractured back sidelined Wentz for the final three games of the regular season, Philly's hopes became even bleaker. Then a funny thing happened: Foles started playing and the breaks started working in the ' favor again. He started the first two games of the season as Wentz worked himself back from a gruesome knee injury, but the player who showed up in late December was far more effective. Foles led the to three straight wins, two of which came over playoff teams ( ). He also completed 77 percent of his pa ses with six touchdowns and three interceptions as the secured a playoff spot in the final week of the regular season. Foles has been good enough that there have been legitimate debates about what the should do with a backup who's delivered so much postseason succe s and a starter who has yet to even play in a playoff game. The reality is that Foles knows exactly where he stands. Killian Hayes Jersey This team belongs to Wentz. The only question is what happens to Foles in the future. For now, that's a question the don't need to answer. However, Foles is well aware that his next lo s could easily be the last game he ever plays for this franchise. "I always try to take a moment and just sit there and reflect," Foles said. "You're enjoying it with your teammates, but you're also giving it everything you have. I realize that I'm ble sed to wear this jersey at least one more week and that I get to play with these guys one more week. That's something that I really look forward to and I'm pleased to be a part of it." The obviously feel the same way about their backup quarterback. When Wentz went down in December, some of his teammates erected a shrine in the team's locker room to commemorate the good vibes of the man who's earned the nickname "St. Nick." It was their way of showing their faith in a player who's already produced so much. They understood there was no reason not to expect more miracles in their future. Philadelphia now has new life and another meeting with the , this time in next weekend's Divisional Round. They know they will be underdogs and that New Orleans will be looking to inflict as much damage as it did in that last beating. The only difference in this game will be the presence of Foles. From everything the have shown so far, that's more than enough reason to feel good about their chances. This article has been reproduced in Isiah Thomas Jersey a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.