The Eagles‘ narrow 14-12 lead crumbled in the final minutes when Jalen Hurts’ ill-fated throw resulted in a game-changing interception and a surprising victory for the Jets. Skip Bayless, never one to mince words, directed sharp criticism towards the Eagles’ D’Andre Swift. He even invoked the Detroit Lions‘ checkered history as a cutting insult.
On Undisputed, the focus zeroed in on Bayless’ critique of Swift and the overall performance of the Eagles’ running game. In a bold statement, Bayless even suggested that pop sensation Taylor Swift, now a fervent Chiefs fan, might have fared better than D’Andre Swift.
Skip Bayless invokes Taylor Swift comparison to chastize D’Andre Swift
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Meanwhile, Michael Irvin astutely pointed out the eyebrow-raising 45 passes launched by Jalen Hurts in a single game. This prompted questions about whether this was a one-time deviation or a strategic shift under Brian Johnson. The Eagles grappled with their struggling cornerbacks, who found it difficult to contain the opposing team’s receivers.
Although Taylor Swift missed the Eagles vs. Jets matchup, Travis Kelce seized the opportunity to witness his brother, Jason Kelce, etch his name in Eagles history with a record-breaking number of starts. However, the focus isn’t solely on wins and losses for the Eagles. The spotlight on Undisputed then underscored their noticeable shortfall in emphasis on the running game.
Skip Bayless: “I think Taylor Swift could’ve ran the ball better than D’Andre Swift did yesterday. I’ve never liked what I’ve seen from him. Not even at Detroit.. And there’s a reason they got rid of him.”
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— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) October 16, 2023
Bayless emphasized the point, highlighting Hurts’ 45 passes in the absence of their cornerbacks and the emergence of the dynamic force that is D’Andre Swift. Bayless succinctly remarked, “I think Taylor Swift could’ve run the ball better than D’Andre Swift did yesterday. I’ve never liked what I’ve seen from him. Not even at Detroit… And there’s a reason they got rid of him.”
Did D’Andre Swift truly perform poorly on the football field against the Jets? Let’s find out!
D’Andre Swift’s game-changing moment
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In Week 6, D’Andre Swift made his mark on the game with a touchdown reception. While his rushing performance was modest, tallying only 18 yards on 10 carries, he compensated with a crucial 40 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 20-14 loss to the Jets. Notably, Swift’s fifth catch in the second quarter propelled the Eagles to a 14-3 lead at MetLife Stadium. Jalen Hurts linked up with Swift for a 9-yard touchdown, marked a significant milestone as Swift recorded his first receiving touchdown as an Eagle.
In an unexpected turn of events outside the realm of football, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce opted not to attend a pivotal NFL game, despite their high-profile presence in New York City over the weekend. Speculation buzzed about the possibility of the couple gracing Sunday’s Jets-Eagles showdown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to cheer on Jason Kelce. Taylor, a renowned Philadelphia enthusiast, added an element of intrigue to this unforeseen absence.
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