Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are riding this season’s hype all the way to Washington.
Hundreds of fans made the nearly three-hour trip south from Philadelphia to Washington, including a fleet of 20 buses who arrived ready to go.
The Eagles are off to their best start since 2017 and currently one of six remaining undefeated teams. It’s still early, but they look poised to contend for a spot in the NFC Championship and possibly beyond behind the calm leadership of quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Adding to the drama of this Week 3 NFC East rivalry is a meeting with Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz
Wentz was under center for five seasons with the Eagles and was essentially handed the keys to lead the franchise going forward, until Hurts came along and took over near the end of the 2020 regular season. Wentz consequently demanded a trade.
The energy inside the stadium was far more hostile than the Commanders are used to on home turf, with fans audibly booing Washington.
The energy inside the stadium was far more hostile than the Commanders are used to on home turf, with fans audibly booing Washington
One group of fans showed up with caution tape, promising to protect Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts from any stray metal railings.
Wrote a letter to the NFL and the Washington franchise, asking them what safeguards were being implemented to prevent this from happening in the future.
“As you are aware, many individuals, including fans, media personnel, and myself, were placed in a dangerous situation where portions of the FedEx Field tunnel collapsed,” Hurts wrote. “Although I was able to prevent the barrier from crashing onto me, that was not the same for others who could be suffering from lingering injuries.”
FedEx Field seemingly responded with reinforced railing and signage.
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