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Alshon Jeffery: 'We're Bringing That Trophy Back To Philly'

MINNEAPOLIS (CBS) -- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will never lack in the confidence department.

Jeffery might have given some bulletin-board material to the New England Patriots ahead of Sunday's matchup, when he guaranteed an Eagles Super Bowl win during an interview with NFL.com.

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"Ain't no if. Ain't no if, man. Speak it into existence. When we win this game on Sunday, ain't no telling [what] we're going to do, but we're probably going to celebrate, have some fun," said Jeffery.

The wide receiver added, "We're bringing that trophy back to Philly, man."

Jeffery has a history of making predictions.

After the Chicago Bears' 2016 season came to an end, Jeffery guaranteed "we'll win the Super Bowl next year" coming off a 3-13 season.

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However, Jeffery signed with the Eagles last March and clarified his statement in November.

"I never said a team, though," Jeffery told ESPN.com. "I never said a team."

The Eagles face the Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LII.

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