NFL fans mock Eagles player Kenny Pickett for weird play that resulted in fumble
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett brought laughter to NFL fans during the team’s game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
The two sides were tied at 7. With about 12 minutes left in the first half, Pickett dropped back to shoot, but did not make a shot. He took a step forward as if to throw the ball, but he caught the football. He followed it up like a pass, but the ball never left his hands.
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Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett attempts to catch Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau after his throw was interfered with during the first half on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. Live the ball. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pickett fell to the ground without being knocked down and the ball came out of his hands. Fortunately, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley arrived in time to recover the ball.
NFL fans immediately called it the worst game they had ever seen.
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At the end of the first half, Pickett had the last laugh. He threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith with 6:38 left in the half and then carried the ball from the goal line into the end zone as half time expired.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and quarterback Kenny Pickett react after a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The backup passed for 133 yards in the first half. The Eagles led the Cowboys 24-7 at halftime.
Pickett was thrust into the starting role just before the Eagles’ penultimate game of the 2024 season against the Cowboys. Jalen suffered a concussion in the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Washington Commanders and did not recover in time.
Philadelphia hopes to close out the NFC East with a win over the Cowboys. The Washington Commanders were close behind at 10-5.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett called the game in the first half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Sagora)
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The Eagles are 12-3 this season.
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