I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that was the worst call in Super Bowl history. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Stier/Getty Images) And Finally, There Was a Very Bad Call Eagles’ cornerback James Bradberry gets flagged covering Chiefs’ wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. If there’s one person to place blame on for this all-time Super Bowl collapse, it’s Gannon. Hurts and the offense, with the exception of the quarterback’s awful turnover, did everything they could to win this game –the defense failed to carry their own weight. In the biggest game of the year, the Eagles’ defense brought their worst play to the table. Sure, poor field conditions were partly to blame –all-Pro Haason Reddick could be seen slipping down repeatedly throughout the game–but that’s no excuse for a group this talented to get rolled the way they did. Speaking of no one playing well, what happened to the Eagles’ defensive line? The historic unit who racked up the third most sacks in NFL history totaled zero on the game’s biggest stage, allowing the Chiefs’ o-line to dominate the game. No one played well, but from a game planning standpoint, Gannon clearly didn’t prepare his group for this challenge. There wasn’t a play the Chiefs ran the failed, and Gannon had no answers. There wasn’t a Chief on the field who wasn’t wide open during that time, and the Eagles’ run defense, despite the efforts to improve it in the middle of the season, reverted back to its old Swiss-cheese self.Įagles’ defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon was publicly humiliated by Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid, being outcoached at every available turn. The Chiefs had just four offensive drives in the second half, but managed to score 24 points, both controlling the clock and momentum. Vasquez/AP Photo) Then, There Was Some Bad DefenseĪfter a fairly solid first half, the Eagles defense never left the locker room after halftime. Chiefs’ Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (Photo Courtesy of Godofredo A. Patrick Mahomes squad didn’t make the crucial mistakes when they had the advantage the Eagles did. In a true tale of two halves, this was the one major difference between the Eagles’ first half and the Chiefs’ second. In a game that was decided by just three points, the seven freebies Hurts coughed up ended up meaning a lot by games end. This turnover was completely unforced and turned what could’ve been a three-score halftime lead into a two-score advantage. However, as Hurts began his takeoff, he lost control of the ball, allowing Chiefs’ linebacker Nick Bolton to scoop the ball up and walk in for an easy six points. Midway through the second quarter, the Eagles lined up on third down planning on running a quarterback draw. Hurts played amazingly in his first career Super Bowl, but his one big mistake ended up playing a major role in the outcome of the game. The only exception was one terrible unforced error by Jalen Hurts. The Chiefs would respond the following drive, but other than that, Philadelphia completely dominated the first half, taking a 24-14 lead into the locker room. The Eagles came out of the gates fast in Super Bowl 57, putting on an offensive clinic in the first drive of the game. Sanchez/AP Photo) First, There Was a Bad Turnover Eagles Super Bowl 57 Reaction Chiefs’ linebacker Nick Bolton hits Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts. Let’s dive into how the Eagles Super Bowl aspirations came crashing down. There are many factors that can be pointed to in the loss, the three biggest of which will be covered today. The Eagles, after taking a 24-14 halftime lead, fell apart in the second half, giving up 24 points in their weakest defensive effort of the season. After an incredible season, the Eagles Super Bowl run ends on a very bitter note.
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