The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a shocking and heartbreaking road loss in Week 5 of the NFL season, falling 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The result left Eagles players and fans stunned, and it quickly spread across social media.
The game ended dramatically when Jaguars kicker Cam Little drilled a clutch 57-yard field goal with just seconds remaining. The come-from-behind finish turned the matchup into an international thriller that drew wide attention.
Cam Little’s late field goal decides London game
Athletes from outside football also reacted to the result. Indiana Fever WNBA star Caitlin Clark and NBA player Jalen Brunson both posted on their social media pages to reflect on the outcome. Clark said she was stunned as Jacksonville completed the unlikely rally.
The NFL’s London series featured many of the world’s best-known athletes, watching from the United States. Their presence added to the spotlight on the late-game drama.
Sirianni takes blame as Eagles eye NFC East
In his postgame press conference, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni took responsibility for the costly late-game errors. “I lost us that game,” he told reporters.
The defeat leaves Philadelphia trying to regroup in the NFC East, where its division rivals remain close behind in the standings.
