The Super Bowl is in full swing, with both teams shining at State Farm Stadium. The game remained close until the Eagles picked up a touchdown and took the lead in the second quarter. Both teams are some of the toughest in the NFL, but some reports suggest the Philadelphia Eagles had an emotional night ahead of Super Bowl LVII. It baffled the NFL world to see the news.
Any team’s journey to the Super Bowl is a strenuous one. The KC Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have worked incredibly hard to reach the NFL’s grandest showcase and become world champions. Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes have had injury concerns, but they are still fighting for the ultimate prize.
Philadelphia Eagles share emotional instant ahead of game day
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Reaching Super Bowl LVII is a big deal, and the Philadelphia Eagles were soaking up the moment. As per Fox’s Kristina Smith, franchise veteran pass rusher Brandon Graham revealed the roster had an “emotional” team meeting, and some players had tears in the forum. The emerging emotions showcased the significance the game had in the minds of the NFC Champions.
FOX: Several #Eagles players got emotional and cried last night during a team meeting, Brandon Graham told @Kristina_Pink
Everyone knows what this game means for their city and their families 🦅
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 12, 2023
NFL fans were shaken to see the reports and had divisive responses to them.
One user said it is the saddest thing to read.
Saddest thing I’ve ever read
— Dylan Kellner (@DKellner88) February 12, 2023
Another user said the game is just as important to the Chiefs.
Means just as much to the Chiefs and their families
— Ace Football Analytics (@js_ace_football) February 12, 2023
But this user contended that ‘real men do not cry.’
Real men don’t cry. Chiefs win 27-20
— The Ballast (@ballastsports) February 12, 2023
This user also cried over unrelated reasons.
i did too. for unrelated reasons
— el señor (@senors_profile) February 12, 2023
Another user said they had to save the tears for today’s game.
Should’ve saved last night’s tears for this night
— Dezharv3y (@Dezharv3y) February 12, 2023
Another user said the franchise is acting like it’s their first time in the Super Bowl.
They acting like it’s their first time going as an organization. 🙄😂
— CJ, is that you?? (@MrBucNRight) February 12, 2023
A user is wondering if the script says they losing the game.
The script says they lose?
— RaidReaper (@Punisher1776) February 12, 2023
This user claimed the reports sound like the franchise is soft.
Sounds like that entire team and city is soft?
— Connor Grott (@Connor_Grott) February 12, 2023
The Super Bowl game means big-time to everyone, and Nick Sirianni also had an emotional moment just before kick-off.
Nick Sirianni has an emotional moment before the Super Bowl LVII kickoff
To reach the Super Bowl is every athlete and coach’s dream. Nick Sirianni is living it this year as a second-year coach for the Eagles. As per CBS Sports, it is his first Super Bowl appearance, and Sirianni is simply living in the moment.
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Emotional. #SBLVII pic.twitter.com/gWLzaHKu8a
— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2023
During the national anthem sung by Grammy Award-winning country star Chris Stapleton, Nick Sirianni was brimming with sentiments. The cameras panned toward him, and he had tears rolling down. It is a big deal, and the HC experienced something not all NFL coaches get to have in their lives.
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UPDATE: Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII by a score of 38-35.