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The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch the NFC East and secure a playoff berth for the fifth straight season with a win over the Washington Commanders. However, the Week 16 divisional clash got off to a rocky start when Will Shipley fumbled the opening kickoff.
Shipley fielded the ball at the six-yard line and worked his way up the right sideline. But Mike Sainristil jarred the ball loose with a big hit and Kain Medrano recovered, setting the Commanders up with excellent starting field position.
The Eagles FUMBLED the opening kick-off
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Despite being gifted the ball deep in Eagles territory, Washington couldn’t fully capitalize with a touchdown. The Commanders drove down to the two-yard line. But the Eagles’ defense stiffened, forcing a Jake Moody field goal. Why a 4-10 Commanders team with nothing to lose decided not to go for it on 4th & 2 is an entirely different conversation.
While the Eagles held Washington to three points on a drive that started at Philadelphia’s 26-yard line, fans were still not pleased with the special teams snafu. The defending Super Bowl champions have been under intense scrutiny this season. Although the Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak with last week’s 31-0 rout of the Raiders, fans are ready to pounce on any miscue. And Shipley gave the crowd plenty of fodder with his opening kickoff fumble.
Bion wrote:
“Classic Eagles, always finding new ways to disappoint early.”
juice added:
“Pretty much a summary of the season”
slimvnsn commented:
“What a start….opening kickoff fumble sets the Commanders up immediately.”
Baby Dom wrote:
“Let down game begins”
alexander added:
“eagles fans blaming hurts for the fumble”
— 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 (@myMLB_Picks) December 20, 2025
For f*cks sakes. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/YJVZbnnPGh
— EastVanPhilly (@EastVanPhilly1) December 20, 2025
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