Vic Fangio Leads Eagles' Defensive Turnaround to Super Bowl LIX

The veteran coach seeks his first NFL championship after transforming Philadelphia's defense into one of the league's best.

Vic Fangio, the Eagles' 66-year-old defensive coordinator, has revitalized the team's defense in his first season, elevating it from one of the league's worst to one of the best.
The Eagles' defense ranks among the NFL's top units in key metrics, including allowing the fewest passing yards per game and second-fewest points per game in 2024.
Fangio has a long NFL coaching career spanning nearly four decades but has yet to win a Super Bowl, with his only prior appearance ending in a loss in 2012 with the 49ers.
Patrick Mahomes, who is 8-0 against Fangio-led defenses, praised the coach's adaptability and expects a challenging 'chess match' in Sunday's Super Bowl rematch.
Key players like rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, along with All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun, have flourished under Fangio's guidance, bolstering the Eagles' defensive resurgence.