Since the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the NFL in 1995, they are 1-10 (.091) against the New England Patriots, including playoff games. That's the worst winning percentage of any team vs. one opponent (including playoffs, minimum 10 games) in that span.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady led the NFL in passing this season (286.1 pass YPG) while the Jacksonville Jaguars led the league in pass defense (169.9 net pass YPG allowed). This will be the 4th playoff game under the current format (since 1990) featuring the NFL leader in pass YPG vs the #1 pass defense that season. The #1 pass defense is 3-0 in the previous 3 games.

The Jacksonville Jaguars ranked 2nd in scoring defense this season (16.8 PPG allowed) but that won't phase New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is 3-0 in his postseason career against top two scoring defenses, with a passer rating of 100+ in all 3 games.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has 6 games with 100+ rushing yards this season (including playoffs), tied for 2nd-most in the NFL behind Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley. In the Bill Belichick era (since 2000), the New England Patriots have allowed just five 100-yard rushing games to rookies (including playoffs), and no rookie has rushed for even 60 yards in a playoff game against New England in that span.

With a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady would advance to their 8th Super Bowl as a head coach and starting quarterback. Excluding the Patriots, no other team has made more than 8 Super Bowl appearances all-time (the Cowboys, Steelers, and Broncos have each made 8).

The Jacksonville Jaguars went 3-13 in 2016, matching the record for the fewest wins in a season prior to making a conference championship game (excluding strike seasons). No team has ever advanced to the Super Bowl after winning 3-or-fewer games in the previous season.

The Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles are the only two NFL franchises to have a winning record in the Super Bowl era but no Super Bowl victories. They also boast the most playoff wins of any team in that span without a Super Bowl title (Vikings 20, Eagles 16).

The Minnesota Vikings have an opportunity to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since January 9, 1977. When Minnesota last played for the championship, Fran Tarkenton was their quarterback, Gerald Ford was President of the United States, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was the reigning best picture.

With 1 more touchdown pass, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum will have as many touchdown throws in 2017 (including playoffs) as he did in his entire career prior to this season with 24.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is 1 of 3 quarterbacks since 1970 to have a 100+ passer rating in each of his first two career playoff games (joining Tony Eason & Dan Pastorini). Eason is the only player to do so in his first 3 playoff games.

Minnesota Vikings Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs formed the NFL's 3rd-best receiving tandem this season with 2,215 combined receiving yards. The Philadelphia Eagles played two games against top 10 wide receiver duos this season (including playoffs), and allowed 100+ yards to 3 of the 4 players comprising those duos (Julio Jones, Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams).

The Minnesota Vikings are 12-0 this season (including playoffs) when they Latavius Murray-Jerick McKinnon duo eclipses 100+ combined scrimmage yards. The Eagles are 6-0 this season (including playoffs) when the Jay Ajayi-LeGarrette Blount.