The New England Patriots said Tuesday they will wear their road white jerseys in Super Bowl 52 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the same as when they beat them in the 2005 NFL championship spectacle.

The defending champion Patriots had the choice of which jersey colors to wear because they are considered the home team for the February 4 showdown at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Teams wearing white jerseys have won 12 of the past 13 Super Bowls, a trend that began with New England's 24-21 triumph over the Eagles in Super Bowl 39.

Tom Brady, who seeks his record sixth Super Bowl crown, threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the 2005 victory while receiver Deion Branch caught 11 passes for 133 yards to earn the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award.

The Patriots improved to 3-1 in Super Bowls while wearing white jerseys in last year's triumph over Atlanta. They are 2-2 in blue jerseys in the Super Bowl and 0-1 when wearing red ones.

The Eagles are 0-2 while wearing green in the Super Bowl, also losing to Oakland in Super Bowl 15. Philadelphia last won the NFL crown in 1960 before the Super Bowl era began

Source: AFP