the Philadelphia Eagles And the Washington Commanders were more than just division rivals Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field as they played for a spot in Super Bowl LIX.
But the one thing both fan bases can agree on is how great he is National anthem The performance was before the match
Fans took to social media to express their love for the patriotic spectacle that includes a real eagle, a cameo performance by Mark Kitt Morrissey, who plays Elphaba in the Broadway play “Wicked,” and the fighter jets that fly overhead.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels kneels before the start of the NFC Championship game against the Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derek Hamilton)
“I'm not an Eagles fan but their national anthem is the best ever with the bald eagle soaring down the field,” one X user wrote. “It can't get better.”
“Absolutely beautiful!” Another one added.
American flag size Football field It was viewed by several fans, creating a perfect wide shot of the entire scene before the two teams got down to business on the field.
But it was the live eagle flying around the field from coach to coach as Morrissey reached the climax of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that was most talked about on social media.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs the ball for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-Imagine Images)
A general view during the playing of the national anthem before the start of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline – USA TODAY Sports/File)
“I'm not an Eagles fan but damn…that bald eagle flying during the national anthem brought tears of pride to my eyes,” another user told X.
As Morrissey finished singing, four F-16s from the 177th Fighter Wing flew over the stadium, putting the cherry on top of the national spectacle.
Things got off to a hot start for the Eagles in this game as well, as the home team saw star running back Saquon Barkley score twice in the first quarter, including one on the Eagles' first offensive snap of the game to take a commanding ball drive from the start.
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Many teams go out of their way to sing their national anthem during the season, but fans think the Eagles are the best after what happened in that conference championship game.
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