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Could the Eagles have a new rivalry brewing?

By Dominique Smith

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 31: The Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles mascots are seen onstage before the JoJo Siwa performs at Nickelodeon at the Super Bowl Expereince during NFL Play 60 Kids Day on January 31, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 31: The Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles mascots are seen onstage before the JoJo Siwa performs at Nickelodeon at the Super Bowl Expereince during NFL Play 60 Kids Day on January 31, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles meets Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings after winning 38-7 in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles meets Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings after winning 38-7 in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

The Philadelphia Eagles have gained many rivals over the years. This past season, the birds added another foe to their rivalry list.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings had been neck and neck in the power rankings all last season. During the post-season, they finally got the chance to prove who was, in fact, superior when the Eagles and the Vikings met to compete for the 2017-18 NFC Championship at Lincoln Financial Field.

While it was never meant to be personal, that is exactly what ended up happening when the Vikings came to Philly for the NFC Championship match-up. That single meeting in 2017 has led to the teams being rivals after the Eagles sent the Vikings home with a loss.

The Eagles might’ve won the battle with the Vikings last season. But looking ahead to this upcoming season, the two teams sure seem like they have unfinished business. What exactly caused the newfound rivalry between the Eagles and the Vikings?

 

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