Eagles fans chant on flight, Birds meet 'Goldbergs,' Bryant

The Philadelphia Eagles have spent the week on the West Coast and their fans are joining to cheer them on.

On Saturday, Birds fans took to the skies with a destination of Los Angeles for Sunday afternoon's game against the Rams.

Fans made sure their presence was felt when they boarded the plane as they bellowed out the Eagles Fight Song.

As for the Eagles, they have not only been practicing all week in the City of Angels in preparation for the Rams, they've also been able to mingle with some very special guests.

The cast of ABC's 1980s Jenkintown-set comedy 'The Goldbergs' donned their old-school Eagles jerseys for an upcoming episode.

"My brother Barry literally arranged his wedding around an @Eagles game. Yesterday he reunited with his childhood friends known as the JTP [Jenkintown Posse] to take on the TV JTP. His 80s hero Mike Quick was the QB. This shall count as every single birthday gift for the rest of time. #JTPbowl," 'The Goldbergs' creator Adam F. Goldberg tweeted.

And former Los Angeles Lakers and Lower Merion High School star Kobe Bryant visited the team to offer some advice.

Cornerback Jalen Mills said Bryant's message was to "trust the little things. Work on the little things."

Quarterback Carson Wentz tweeted his thanks to Bryant, "Got to hear from one of the all-time greats this mornin, @kobebryant! Appreciate it brotha. Loved it."

Bryant responded, "My man."

A win Sunday, combined with a Minnesota loss, gives the Eagles the NFC lead in the playoff race. A win also gives the Birds the NFC East title.

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