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Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Famous Eagles Fan Hits 'Go Birds' at NY Giants' Stadium
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Performing in front of thousands at the house of the New York Giants, country singer Zach Bryan made a bold choice during one of his songs. The famous Philadelphia Eagles fan snuck in a "Go Birds." Since MetLife Stadium isn't located too far away from most Eagles fans, there's a good chance a notable chunk of fans in attendance appreciated the troll job. Still, for Bryan, it was a risky move. Zach Bryan drops a 'Go Birds' to a crowd of Giants fans at his show at MetLife Stadium. 😂 — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) July 20, 2025 Eagles fans have all of the bragging rights this offseason. After all, they are the most recent Super Bowl winners. As for the Giants, they struggled alongside the Dallas Cowboys, as they both watched their NFC East opponents make deep playoff runs. Dealing with many issues across the board, including uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Giants had one of their worst seasons in recent times. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. A detail of a New York Giants helmet and logo during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, year, New York wrapped up the year with a 3-14 record. They placed last in the NFC East, behind the 7-10 Cowboys. Read More: Odell Beckham Jr. Teases NY Giants Fans With Social Media Post Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL by winning 12 games. They clinched a spot in the NFC Wildcard. As for the Eagles, they wrapped up the year with a 14-3 record, winning the NFC East. Neither NFC East team had the first-round bye. The Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions to get to the NFC title game. The Eagles took down the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams before welcoming the Commanders to South Philly for the second and final time that season. The Eagles laid a beatdown on the Commanders to advance to the Super Bowl. Philadelphia would participate in a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite losing to KC in 2022, the Eagles got their revenge. They ended up dominating and collecting their second Super Bowl win in franchise history. Read More: NFL Scout Makes Massive Statement on NY Giants' Malik Nabers Zach Bryan and the rest of the Eagles' fan base have a little over a month to celebrate before the new season kicks off. With the Eagles recently collecting their Super Bowl rings, they'll celebrate once more with the raising of the banner at Lincoln Financial Field. The division will reset, and the Giants hope to bounce back this season with some major changes on the roster. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles Scheduled For Monday Night Football Rematch With NFC Rival
Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles may have anticipated an early announcement, maybe even two regarding their 2025 regular season schedule. That number has climbed to four after another announcement came forward Tuesday morning. The Eagles will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 10 with the game airing on ESPN Monday Night Football. Philadelphia and Green Bay matched up twice last season, once in the regular season and the second time in the NFC Wildcard round. Advertisement The Eagles won both matchups, taking the first 34-29 in the NFL's first game in Brazil before beating the Packers again 22-10 during Wildcard Weekend. Of these four initial announcements, this marks the fourth different day that the Eagles are set to play on this season. They already have games slated on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Philadelphia got their first announcement Monday, learning that they would open the season Thursday, Sept. 4 , against the Dallas Cowboys. Another NFC East contest came through the wire as well with the Eagles set to face the Washington Commanders in Week 16. Then there is the Black Friday game set for Nov. 28 when they will host the Chicago Bears. Already, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the rest of the Philly crew have some high profile prime time matchups on the path to their title defense. Advertisement Wednesday could bring at least one more of those opportunities though fans may want at least one big game kept as a surprise. Nonetheless, these reveals are building some excitement at a bit of a down time on the schedule. Related: Commanders vs. Eagles NFC Showdown Announced For Week 16 Related: Commanders Disrespected After NFC East Kickoff Announcement