The Eagles are looking to keep the Cowboys offense off the field and the best way is to sustain drives that lead to points.
With Philadelphia looking like they were set for another punt, special teams coordinator Michael Clay called his shot, running this beautiful fake punt, and pass from Braden Mann to Olamide Zaccheaus for a 28 yard gain.
The Eagles would finish with three points after a 52-yard field goal from Jake Elliott. With the first half continuing, here’s the reaction from fans and social media.
Jeff Skversky
Eagles fake punt leads to FG pic.twitter.com/OR8ytYVsjW
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) December 11, 2023
Jori Epstein
Eagles keep drive alive, set up 52-yard FG that’s good. Cowboys now get ball back, up 10-3 https://t.co/EKDqzJwFcd
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 11, 2023
PHLY Sports
Eagles getting tricky tonight ????
pic.twitter.com/KJdWjXMUrz— PHLY Sports (@PHLY_Sports) December 11, 2023
The Athletic
We got a fake punt on Sunday Night Football ????
???? @NFLpic.twitter.com/vk6ArkPdQr
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) December 11, 2023
Eagles
Just a little trickery pic.twitter.com/B1TheWI3mU
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 11, 2023
94 WIP
FAKE PUNT ✅ pic.twitter.com/UBzjpTaOnr
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) December 11, 2023
Crossing Broad
QB2: Braden Mann pic.twitter.com/GxjCeLP2G0
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) December 11, 2023