Eagles, Patriots fans in DC bars are hopeful for a win

WASHINGTON — Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots fans along Connecticut Avenue in Northwest D.C. were hopeful about Sunday’s big game.

At Cleveland Park Bar and Grill, Pats fans predicted a strong finish.

“As has been true in previous years, I think they’re going to be a second-half team tonight,” said a fan who declined to give his name. “Go Pats!”

An Eagles fan sitting close by said even though she is somewhat skeptical, she is still a die-hard fan. “You know, we’ve never won before. I think it’s our time. The Patriots — it’s about time for the Brady era to end.”

A few doors down at Fat Pete’s Barbecue, the upstairs level was like a Patriots palace.

“When we win, it’s gonna be shots and beers and cheers,” said Christian, who tells WTOP he has been a Patriots fan for most of his life.

And back at Cleveland Park Bar and Grill, an Eagles fan named Chip said Sunday’s loyalty is temporary. He usually cheers for the Washington Redskins, with the Seattle Seahawks as a backup.

He thinks it’ll be “a close game,” and believes the Patriots might take the win home.

Working, but kinda feels like hanging out, at Cleveland Park Bar and Grill for #SuperBowl.

Fans of both Bowl teams here... and others—a nice mix. Pats fans, Eagles fans, Skins Fans, Giants fans. 😀 @WTOP pic.twitter.com/MVjeQKiNGl
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) February 5, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 04: Philadelphia Eagles fans react during the second quarter of the Super Bowl LII, played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles on a local bar on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) — PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Philadelphia Eagles fans react during the second quarter of the Super Bowl LII, played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles on a local bar on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 04: New England Patriots fans cheer during the second quarter of Superbowl LII on February 4, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The New England Patriots are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the game. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images) — BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 04: New England Patriots fans cheer during the second quarter of Superbowl LII on February 4, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The New England Patriots are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the game. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 04: Philadelphia Police officer greases a traffic light pole as security measure for Super Bowl LII fans on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia police department is using gear oil to grease up the poles on downtown streets to minimize the damage that fans can do to the city and themselves in the aftermath of the Super Bowl LII that will be played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.(Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) — PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Philadelphia Police officer greases a traffic light pole as security measure for Super Bowl LII fans on February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia police department is using gear oil to grease up the poles on downtown streets to minimize the damage that fans can do to the city and themselves in the aftermath of the Super Bowl LII that will be played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

Kathleen Doherty, center, of Woburn, Mass., reacts with other fans at a Boston bar while watching the New England Patriots' final drive during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) — Kathleen Doherty, center, of Woburn, Mass., reacts with other fans at a Boston bar while watching the New England Patriots’ final drive during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Fans at a Boston bar react to the New England Patriots' first touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) — Fans at a Boston bar react to the New England Patriots’ first touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Eagles fans react during the first half of Super Bowl 52 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles fans react during Super Bowl 52 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer outside U.S. Bank Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP Photo/Eric Gay

Fans brave cold temperatures as they wait to get into U.S. Bank Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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