In their week 8 bout, The Philadelphia Eagles faced their divisional opponents, the Washington Commanders. With an even score till the end of the third quarter, this showdown at the FedEx Field kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very end. Eventually, the Iggles emerged victorious with a final score of 38-31, and it sparked a harrowing reaction from the fans.
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While both the teams were sweating out on the gridiron, there was an unexpected wave of unruliness in the arena, which turned all emotions into a brawl. Various tweets and clips made it to the internet, where the Eagles and Commanders fans can be seen throwing punches and kicks at each other.
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After the fight broke out, an Eagles’ fan punched a Commanders’ fan on the head four times. While some stood watching, others got involved, but there wasn’t any shortage of punches and kicks being thrown in the video. As several clips made their way to social media, fans were quick to give their two cents on the issue.
One fan inquired about the security, and how they were nowhere to be seen, writing,
It’s amazing how long it takes security to get into the mix. Teams and stadiums making all that bank and security is way under staffed
— Just Ken (@kransom2) November 1, 2023
A fan quickly brewed his conspiracy, adding,
I’m starting to wonder if the nfl is planning fights not only hardcore weird fans lol
— John strong (@Johnstr25060571) November 1, 2023
A mother fan exclaimed,
Such losers.
— Tony Bauza (@tbauza) November 1, 2023
A frustrated fan wrote,
Why is it that whenever I see fights at games posted its always Eagles fans or Niners fans?
— Uzzoc Diamondhammer (@DillonRice17) November 1, 2023
The matchup between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles started with the former heading into halftime with a strong 7-point lead. However, the second half saw a comeback from the Eagles, led by their quarterback Jalen Hurts.
He accumulated 319 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in the bout. Additionally, he also completed 29 out of 38 throws. The match also marked the anticipated comeback of receivers DeVonta Smith and Julio Jones. Sam Howell and Joey Slye’s attempts were also praised, even as their team struggled in the second half.
While the matchup was truly breathtaking, the brawl among the fans was disappointing to most. This season has seen no shortage of brawls, and another one occurred in mid-October.
Similar Brawls Erupt During Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Matchup
A similar violent brawl was witnessed at the Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Matchup last month. Several fans were caught on camera engaging in physical fights. As reported by the NY Post, a brief clip circulated online, where a fan donning a Justin Fields jersey can be seen punching another in a Walter Payton jersey with a punch to the head, instantly downing him onto the ground.
DISTURBING: A group of Chicago Bears fans got into a fight outside the stadium as their team lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/CBsyWE2W6m
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) October 17, 2023
The fight started from a mere bathroom dispute, most of which remained unclear in a 17-second short glimpse of a video. However, the unsettling nature of the brawl was dealt with by the police stringently, filing criminal reports against the Rhode Island individuals.
It is disheartening to see the spirit of the sport getting shattered with violent brawls. As much as it highlights the concerns associated with safety at the stadiums, it also mars the enjoyment of the fans who are there to enjoy the game with friends and family. What do you think?
