NFL enthusiasts have been quick to label the Philadelphia Eagles as “overrated” after a viral video shed light on their streak of good fortune this season.
The Eagles’ electrifying victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 12 at Lincoln Financial Field propelled the reigning NFC Champions to an impressive 10-1 record for the year. If they secure a win against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, the Eagles will move one step closer to clinching the NFC’s top seed for the second consecutive year.
Eagles gotta be the most overrated 10-1 team ever pic.twitter.com/my4ZcsAI7X
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 30, 2023
A widely shared video on the NFL Memes social media page has garnered attention by highlighting just how narrowly the Eagles have escaped defeat in their recent victories. When you examine clips from their Week 9, Week 11, and Week 12 triumphs against the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Bills, respectively, it becomes apparent that Nick Sirianni’s team was only a few lucky breaks away from a 7-4 record instead of their current 10-1 standing.
Unsurprisingly, many fans shared the sentiment expressed by NFL Memes.
Reminds me of this pic.twitter.com/Z9DqTSmXls
— NickGunz (@KingGZ88) November 30, 2023
Luck themselves into the Superbowl and lose again
— BuffaloJon🦬 (@BuffaloJon1) November 30, 2023
31 coaches would have challenged this clear drop on 4th GD down🤦🏻pic.twitter.com/oERtoshNx1
— SQUINNY (@saqdaddy) November 30, 2023
They are the worst 10-1 team in NFL history
— America First (@RED_PILL_BCAST) November 30, 2023
narrowly escaping Ls all year
— Fifty (@Fiftyx_x) November 30, 2023
Facts pic.twitter.com/coGskvnzMI
— Jenne ⚔️ (@jenne_roberts) November 30, 2023
While it’s true that the Eagles have had some fortunate moments in their wins over the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Bills, it’s essential to remember the age-old saying, “The better you are, the luckier you get.”
Jalen Hurts continues to perform at an MVP-caliber level, and the likes of DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, and D’Andre Swift are dazzling opponents with their speed and game-changing abilities.
On the defensive front, a unit that tallied 70 sacks last year has added the impressive rookie Jalen Carter, who’s displaying the poise of a seasoned veteran. Despite the Eagles’ streak of good fortune this season, their 10-1 record isn’t a fluke; it’s a testament to their star-studded roster and elite head coach.