The Eagles Soar Past Vikings — And Even a Hall of Famer Couldn’t Ignore What Happened on the Field
The Philadelphia Eagles once again reminded the league why they’re built differently, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 28–22 in a Sunday showdown that had everything — big plays, high emotion, and plenty of controversy.
After the final whistle, one legendary voice couldn’t stay quiet. Hall of Famer Cris Carter opened up about what he witnessed, and his words quickly rippled across the NFL world.
“I’m heartbroken that the Vikings lost,” Carter admitted. “But honestly, if not for the referees, the Eagles probably would’ve beaten us by even more. They stood tall, and they earned that win fair and square.”
His comments came after several moments that left both fanbases fuming. A false start on the Eagles’ signature “Tush Push” and a questionable pass interference call near the end zone gave Minnesota life — and gave Carter reason to speak out.
Online, fans accused the officiating crew of leaning too hard against Philadelphia, claiming it nearly changed the game’s outcome. But inside the locker room, there was no outrage — just quiet confidence from a team that knew it had done enough.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the charge with surgical precision, completing 18 of 21 passes for 281 yards, three touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating. His poise under pressure made every drive feel inevitable.
Meanwhile, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith torched Minnesota’s secondary for a combined 259 yards and three scores, showcasing the chemistry and dominance that have become Philadelphia trademarks.
Controversy may have stolen headlines, but the Eagles stole the night. As one fan perfectly summed it up: “If that was the league’s best shot at slowing Philly down, good luck — you can’t flag greatness forever.”
