feature-image
feature-image

The Philadelphia Eagles faced their first-ever regular season loss at the hands of the Commanders. However, one play has made both the franchise’s fans stand divided. The play cost the Eagles, which sent one of their athletes into IR. The NFL fined LB Jamin Davis for roughness over a Philly athlete. Both the franchise’s fans are piling up on Twitter after the news.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

The moment arose when Jalen Hurts completed a pass to Dallas Goedert on a 1st-and-10 with 9:14 left in the fourth quarter. But Jamin Davis grabbed the TE’s facemask before John Ridgeway emerged and got the ball off his hands. Ultimately, the Commanders scored a field goal, bearing the Eagles their campaign’s first setback.

ADVERTISEMENT

Philadelphia Eagles and Commanders’ fanbase stand divided over the fine

As per Tom Pelissero, The NFL fined [Commanders] LB Jamin Davis $10,609 for unnecessary roughness — grabbing the facemask of [Eagles] TE Dallas Goedert, who fumbled and suffered a shoulder injury that landed him on injured reserve. No flag was thrown.

ADVERTISEMENT

It led to the Washington, and Philadelphia fans standing up for their teams.

ADVERTISEMENT

Read More: “This Dude Is Bad Luck”: Eagles Fans Blame Hollywood Celebrity for Their Unfortunate Loss Against Commanders Wrecking Their Unbeaten Run

ADVERTISEMENT

A Commanders fan does not care about the fine.

Another user claimed Davis should pay Goedert’s medical expenses, and they need to fire the referees.

ADVERTISEMENT

Moreover, this user is wondering if the ref does his job correctly, there is no penalty. But if he cannot do so, they penalize the player.

ADVERTISEMENT

Another user claimed it is a $5 fine for a regular person.

ADVERTISEMENT

This user claimed they should fine the referees for failing to make these types of calls.

ADVERTISEMENT

Another user expressed thoughts over a fine but no penalty calls.

This user shared an image, showing the referee is right there during the unfair play.

Another user shared that Philly should have won.

The Commanders’ athlete may have got a fine. But They still have the last laugh.

Jags’ Andre Cisco also draws a fine after a vicious hit to Chiefs WR

Another wicked moment occurred during the ChiefsJags game, this time featuring JuJu Smith-Schuster and Andre Cisco. Patrick Mahomes connected with Smith-Schuster. As he drove forward, Cisco hit the wide receiver on the head. Following the collision, the trainers had to remove him from the game, and he did not return.

The Chiefs looked rather upset with Andre Cisco getting off without a penalty. However, as per numerous reports, the NFL fined Cisco $6,612 this week for excessive roughness. But the franchise will play without Smith-Schuster in the upcoming game against the Chargers.

Watch This Story: Raiders vs Cowboys, 49ers vs Cowboys, Buccaneers vs Eagles and most-watched NFL matches of the season

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Pavitra Shome

1,720 Articles

Pavitra Shome is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. A specialist in NFL Draft and trade, Pavitra is our very own QB when it comes to NFL coverage with nearly 1700 articles under his belt. A Master’s Degree holder in Journalism and Mass Communication, Pavitra uses his editorial judgment to distinguish between a plain rumor and a distinct possibility. A lifetime fan of Tom Brady, Pavitra has recently taken to the new NFL sensation, Patrick Mahomes. He believes the NFL QB transition won’t last for too long thanks to exciting new talent emerging in recent times. Pavitra’s penchant for breaking news and insider knowledge keeps him on the hunt and staying connected with fans. His story on “What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic is a testimony to his ability to be on top of his game. Pavitra aspires to be in the big league of Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo at some stage in his broadcast career. When not writing or thinking NFL, Pavitra likes to explore. He is a history buff and loves exploring heritage sites and making mini v-logs. Moreover, with a passion for biking, he's always up for a ride!

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Gurjyot Singh Dadial

ADVERTISEMENT