“Eagles vs the Refs”- Fans React in Fury After the Philadelphia Eagles’ Eight-Game Win Streak Comes to an End
The unfortunate end is finally here for Philadelphia. After being the only undefeated team in the league for eight weeks, Jalen Hurts and his men succumbed to the first loss of their season as the Commanders put on a show to secure a 32-21 win over the Eagles.
Jalen Hurts and his men have been excellent so far this season, although one might argue that they had not faced an elite level of competition, winning eight straight games in the NFL despite what the competition looks like is no mean feat.
Big time play from 9⃣0⃣
📺 #WASvsPHI ESPN pic.twitter.com/1CMkNUjbcP
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 15, 2022
Unfortunately for the Philadelphia Eagles, one ‘off night’ at the office meant the end of what has been a brilliant run so far.
🙅♂️#WASvsPHI | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Fj8xXCKDNk
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 15, 2022
Going into the game, it was clear that the Commanders would have to put on a flawless performance to secure a win. Fortunately for them, despite making several crucial errors, they made fewer than the Eagles and scored more on big plays to secure a win. The Eagles should’ve been able to take care of business in this one as 11.5-point home favorites. Especially when they started the game up 7 to 0 following a Taylor Heinicke fumble.
6 for 6🎉#WASvsPHI | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/OI3PDW9kr6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 15, 2022
But losing this game was a missed opportunity for the Birds to maintain their two-game lead over the Minnesota Vikings by virtue of a head-to-head tiebreaker. The loss also takes the sting out of the Dallas Cowboys loss to the Green Bay Packers. And puts the New York Giants just one game behind Philly in the NFC East standings.
Fans react to the Philadelphia Eagles’ first loss this season
Given that Philly fans had not seen their team lose in eight weeks, the first loss was bound to sting even more. Here are some of the best fan reactions to the loss.
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One fan commented, “What an infuriating game to watch.”
Another fan added, “Watkins should have stayed down smh and I don’t get how the refs didn’t see that face mask grab.”
“Never been a more serious Philadelphia Eagles vs. The Refs ever.”- Commented another furious fan.
“If this isn’t the definition of the NFL rigging games then idk what is”- added another fan