‘Wow, that play was a lot bigger than I thought’

For both Foles and Burton, it took some time to understand the broader impact of the play. There was still a lot of football to be played, and Burton said even during the extended halftime, he doesn’t remember the Philly Special being a big deal.

He does, however, recall tight end Brent Celek violently shaking him and yelling, “Dude, you just threw a touchdown in the Super Bowl!”

It wasn’t until following the game, when Burton was put on the podium for a press conference, that he realized how big a deal it was.

“You just never really understand how grand and how important the play is going to be during the time,” he said.

Foles said he started to get a gauge of its significance during interviews after the game. He noted that the ensuing days were a blur, and he doesn’t remember much because it was “such a whirlwind.”

He said once the game ended, he blinked and he was back at the NovaCare Complex playing pickleball with assistant coach Spencer Phillips the day before the parade.

That’s when everything really set in.

“I think in those moments the days following the game you realize, ‘Wow, that play was a lot bigger than I thought it was,'” he said. “When you really break it down years later, fourth-and-1 in the Super Bowl against the Patriots, a lot can go wrong. I didn’t feel that weight in the moment, but when you think back about it, it makes sense why everyone’s like, ‘Yeah, there’s a reason this play is a legendary play.'”

The game and play cemented Foles’ legacy in Philadelphia. He became the first Super Bowl MVP in team history and an instant icon.

Burton went from being a backup tight end with one catch in the postseason to someone who will be remembered forever in Philadelphia.

“I’m just happy I was able to contribute in a way that was meaningful, and I’m glad we were able to win,” Burton said. “I was just so happy for the city. It was so crazy, it’s hard to even put into words what it meant to so many people in that Philadelphia area.

“I didn’t grow up there, I didn’t follow the Eagles growing up, but you kind of become family with the fans. I guess my lasting memory would just be how special it was to be the first team to win. Obviously, having a play that was meaningful and unique is really cool. It means a lot.”