8 ways Eagles fans can get positive Philly vibes

Philadelphia Eagles fans: Are you ready for the longest week of your life?

With six days to go until Super Bowl LII, there's plenty of nervous energy to go around and nowhere to put it.

By now you've probably already re-watched the Eagles' beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings to win the NFC Championship, washed your lucky jersey and have a menu already picked out for your Super Bowl party.

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So what's an Eagles fan to do? How about find some inspiration in the past. Here are a few celebratory Philadelphia-themed time-killers to kick up some positive mojo.

"Invincible" -- You might have heard that the Eagles are underdogs this weekend. This 2006 underdog tale starring Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale will give you all the feels, especially if you let your mind wander and imagine what it will be like if the Eagles beat the New England Patriots.

"Philadelphia Freedom" -- Elton John's farewell tour announcement and Grammy Awards performance has landed him back in the spotlight just in time for Super Bowl LII. Sure, 1975's "Philadelphia Freedom" was technically a nod to Billy Jean King's Philadelphia-based tennis team, the Philadelphia Freedoms, but it stands forever as a patriotic punch of Philly soul.

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" -- Never has a show and a city been so perfect for each other. (Did you see the meme that went viral last week of Eagles fans behaving badly at the NFC Championship game mashed-up with the "It's Always Sunny" theme song?) There are a pair of sports-centric episodes that are must-sees. The 2007 Eagles-themed "The Gang Gets Invincible" episode with Green Man and 2009's "The World Series Defense" co-starring Mac's legendary letter to Chase Utley. ("Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither.")

"Freedom of '76" -- New Hope, Pennsylvania's best known off-centered rockers name-check the Liberty Bell, South Street, Fairmount Park South Street and more as Gene Ween hits the high notes in this 1995 song.

"Silver Linings Playbook" -- David O. Russell captured so much about Philadelphia in his 2012 film packed with Eagles references, Robert DeNiro wearing old school Eagles cardigan and some good advice from Bobby D as he drops Bradley Cooper's character off at Lincoln Financial Field: "Don't drink too much. Don't hit anybody. You'll be fine."

"Action News Theme Song" -- If you drink enough or if the Eagles win, this vintage soundtrack to the City of Brotherly Love just might make you cry. Nothing feels like home more than Al Ham's "Move Closer To Your World" theme — a fight sing for a town that doesn't need one.

"Motownphilly" -- Unfortunately, Boyz II Men picked a really bad time to be touring Australia. Even though the '90s R&B group will be half a world away for the Super Bowl and the song came out when Rich Kotite was coach, this Motown/Philly soul mashup is still a Philly party-starter.

"Rocky" -- The Rocky statuehad quite a week. First Minnesota Vikings fans cover it in Vikings gear ahead of the championship game and then a dune buggy driven by a delighted Eagles fan buzzed it after driving up the Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Rocky steps" following Sunday's win. Even though you may have seen it 1,000 times, this week calls for extra inspiration.

Contact Ryan Cormier of The News Journal at rcormier@delawareonline.com or (302) 324-2863. Follow him on Facebook (@ryancormier), Twitter (@ryancormier) and Instagram (@ryancormier).