The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the season with a banger! A lot has happened in the past week, but the runner-up champion’s only training camp has sent shockwaves throughout the sports industry. Fans poured into the arena, donning their green jerseys, to show off their Eagles pride, and that was a mere fraction of the whole story.
Held at the team’s home ground, Lincoln Financial Field, on Sunday, the Iggles and the Birds are no longer messing around, possibly looking for that sweet revenge from last season. And boy, did they show their strength, even outshining the much-awaited Astrid vs Yankees MLB game.
The Birds welcome their star quarterback
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The action-packed open practice lasted for about 100 minutes, but what really caught everyone’s attention was the incredible fan turnout. In another story, the finals against the Yankees and Astros amassed 46,345 spectators, but the Eagles’ mere practice session had a whopping 50,000 or more, utterly decimating the competition. Moreover, the diehard fans welcomed their star quarterback, Jalen Hurts, chanting ‘MVP’, which echoed throughout the arena-filled audience, creating a serene atmosphere. And that’s not all, folks!
More than 50,000(!) fans packed Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles’ open practice tonight.pic.twitter.com/VIwOmZ958d
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 7, 2023
While chanting ‘Eagles’ and ‘MVP’, the fans didn’t hold back while taking a jab at the Cowboys, chanting “Dallas Sucks,” intensifying their rivalry with one of the biggest opponents from the NFC East. Notably, the team made significant changes this season, even recently signing veteran linebackers Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham for $2.5 million each. They’ve been actively filling gaps from last season, refining their offensive line, and paving their way to becoming Super Bowl contenders once again.
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The sight was truly mesmerizing and turned heads in the industry. Fans from all over the world gathered in the comments, either cheering for the team or exchanging playful remarks.
Philadelphia Eagles weren’t the only ones pulling off this number!
The video posted by Front Office Sports received a lot of attention from the NFL community. It showcased fans rushing through the doors to grab their seats, creating a chaotic yet mesmerizing sight as football is officially back. Some fans also pointed out that the Packers had an impressive 65k to 70k viewers last night, with one of them commenting, “Lambeau got 65000.” The page confirmed it by replying, “Correct!“
Yet another confirmed the Packers’ turnout, adding, “Packers do this every year with Family Night and get 70,000+ this is nothing new.”
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Nonetheless, 50000 is still a huge number, which fascinated some fans, with one of them writing, “Talkin about practice….not a game…”
A fan took the number with a grain of salt, writing, “I mean it’s literally a walk over from the ballpark..”
Lastly, one of the Bears fans added to the excitement, saying, “Bears fans gotta get here. I’ll fly home for it.”
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As the season gets closer, we can expect these audience numbers to grow even more, as everyone gets into the spirit of the season. The rivalry between teams will also intensify, making the experience even more exciting in the coming months. Football fans are in for a thrilling ride!
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