In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.
In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.
The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.
With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.
Jeff McLane
The Cards' seven possessions vs. the Matt Patricia-led #Eagles defense:
FG
INT
FG
End of half
TD
TD
TD— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 31, 2023
Tom Pelissero
We are on the verge of a shocker in Philadelphia with huge ramifications. pic.twitter.com/5mRdyQnNf0
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2023
Jori Epstein
Wow. Cardinals and former Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon take 35-31 lead over Philly with 32 seconds to play.
Eagles defensive struggles in post-Gannon era continue. NFC East race implications on the line…pic.twitter.com/6akQFifFBW
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 31, 2023
Todd Archer
21 seconds https://t.co/YrTMid4I8J
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 31, 2023
Jeff Cavanaugh
One of these years people will believe us about point differential being a better predictor of your team strength than current record is.
Philly is last years Vikings. They were the whole time.
— Jeff Cavanaugh (@timeforjeffrey) December 31, 2023
Deniz Selman
Looking a lot like zero. https://t.co/DTQqYgIZ8f
— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) December 31, 2023
Jeff Kerr
The #49ers clinched the No. 1 seed with the #Eagles loss.
The #Cowboys are at No. 2.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) December 31, 2023
Tom Pelissero
The #Cardinals are 4-12, but three of their wins were over the #Cowboys, #Steelers and #Eagles.
They've played hard all season, and got a huge one for coach Jonathan Gannon today in his return to Philadelphia.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2023
Sheil Kapadia
Eagles needed two wins as double-digit favorites to clinch division.
They blow a 21-6 lead at home. Now likely no home playoff games.
Defense, under new direction, gives up 4 straight TD drives to end the game. Out-coached, outplayed. Complete disaster any way you slice it.
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) December 31, 2023
NFL
Deebo, Kittle and Aiyuk's reaction to the Cardinals win for the @49ers to lock up the #1 seed is incredible.
(via @TracyFGSN, @MikeSilver) pic.twitter.com/z4Hlf8FS3x
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2023
NFL
The 49ers were watching.
Deebo, Kittle and Aiyuk's reaction to the Cardinals win for the @49ers to lock up the #1 seed is incredible.
(via @TracyFGSN, @MikeSilver) pic.twitter.com/z4Hlf8FS3x
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2023
