The NFL Show's Osi Umenyiora bumps into the Philadelphia Eagles' runningback Jay Ajayi - who is hoping to emulate Osi by becoming a British-born Super Bowl winner.

Here comes Tom Brady out on to the field.

'He's a rock star!' says Jason in the BBC comms box.

BBC One coverage starts in five minutes.

Jason Bell
Former NFL cornerback for Houston Texans

It takes a little while to get acclimatised to your receivers, and it takes a couple of weeks for him to get on page with his targets. You can see that happening now and with Doug Peterson (Eagles head coach) he drafted Foles and knows what his skill sets are and they can work well together. Ultimately like Osi says, he has to not turn the ball over, but he has to trust whatever Doug Peterson calls and not worry, just go out and play.

Osi Umenyiora
Two-time Super Bowl winner

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Absolutely, you see how he has been these last couple of games. He has proven to be able to be up to the job, but Belichick is going to throw some things at him that he has never seen before, try to confuse thim. And initially he might struggle but I think he has a really good chance. As long as he doesn’t turn the ball over, as long as he relies on the running game and short intermediate passes. He has the chance to get the job done.

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was having a stellar season but sadly he misses out on the big game tonight after he did his cruciate before Christmas.

Although he is out on the field throwing a few passes. Why not.

So step forward Nick Foles. Foles, not Knowles, though he has answered a DIY SOS call and played out of his skin in the playoffs...

It's a familiar feeling for any Patriots fan.

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This fixture might be seen as part of the New England Patriots regular season schedule in recent years, such is their success in the playoffs having reached the Super Bowl four times in the last seven years.

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Despite their regular success, fans are still as just as excited to make it each time.

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But will it be the year of the Patriots again as they hope to equal the Pittsburgh Steelers' long-standing record of six titles? Hold on to your hats, this is going to be a good one...

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Philadelphia Eagles fans are embracing the underdog tag that they have been labelled with throughout the NFL playoffs. You'll see plenty of fans tonight wearing dog masks as a result.

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Online retailer Amazon has sold out of dog masks as a result.

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The real thing doesn't look as keen in the minus 16°C temperatures ...

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But whatever happens tonight in Minnesota, the Eagles fans are just happy to be at the Super Bowl having never won one before.

Third time lucky?

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Can you believe it's 14 years since Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson had their half time 'incident'?

The duo provided one of the most talked-about moments in half-time show history, when Jackson was the victim of a wardrobe malfunction which left her nipple exposed on live television.

This moment in history has special significance for Timberlake because he was the one to unintentionally expose it.

Timberlake and Jackson received 540,000 complaints for ‘Nipplegate’, so just remember if you want the performance to be your legacy and not a problematic outfit, avoid any risque costume reveals.

JT is back this year.

SOLID START

Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell explain how New England quarterback Tom Brady and receiver Danny Amendola combined to fire the Patriots to their third Super Bowl in four years with a 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The US Bank Stadium is looking stunning this evening. There's Bradley Cooper in the stands - he of course played an Eagles fan in Silver Linings Playbook. Good film.

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The Eagles had a much easier time in the NFC Championship game, steamrollering the Minnesota Vikings despite going down early on.

A pick six from Patrick Robinson sent them on their way and in the end it was comfortable - the Vikings didn't score another point.

The Patriots did it the hard way - and that's saying something.

Tom Brady and co were in big trouble in the AFC Championshpip game, trailing by 10 points going into the final quarter.

But then Brady found Danny Amendola for two touchdowns and it was Super Bowl time yet again...

BBC Sport set reporter Karl Braidwood a challenge at Super Bowl opening night, including underdog masks, Justin Timberlake songs, Jay Ajayi's parties and the circle punch game.

James Doe: The 14th time I’ve stayed up to watch the Super Bowl... coincidentally a rematch of the first ever Super Bowl that watched (SB39). Prediction? New England 28-24 Philadelphia. Nice to have you back on text commentary for the game again Tom!

I'm just here so I don't get fined

This video, produced by our colleagues at BBC News, is really, really nice.

Do find a couple of minutes to watch it if you can.

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BBC World Service in Minneapolis

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It's -16C in Minneapolis right now with the wind chill, not that you'd know it inside US Bank Stadium. Puff Daddy is dressed for the occasion, mind.

It's been one of the most turbulent seasons in NFL history of course - why not listen to our Sportshour.

As the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to face each other in the Super Bowl, we trial five unorthodox methods to try to predict the winner - from toddlers and ice creams, to chillies and cats.

Yes, it's the legendary coach and quarterback of the New England Patriots against a Philadelphia Eagles side who have never won the Super Bowl in two previous attempts.

DON'T go to bed.

DON'T stop watching if one team is well ahead.

DON'T miss the half-time show.

DO stay up all night with us.

Deal?

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