In the crucible of NFL scrutiny, it can be said that no head coach faced extensive criticism quite like Jonathan Gannon did in the lead-up to this season.
After the Eagles fell to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, much of the blame was placed on Gannon. The storm intensified when he swiftly assumed the helm of the Cardinals just a week after the Eagles’ playoff exit.
But in a twist of fate, Gannon had the last laugh—at least for now.
With the Eagles needing a win to stay in the run for the #1 seed in the NFC, Gannon marched the Cardinals into their best offensive games of the season. Adding a layer of irony, the Eagles‘ defense, formerly under Gannon’s command, faltered, allowing Arizona to notch up a season-high 35 points.
Discounting a pick-six near the red zone by Kyler Murray in the 2nd quarter, the Cardinals’ offensive performance bordered perfection.
As the dust settles, the Eagles find themselves likely settling for the 2nd spot in the NFC East unless the Commanders can topple the Cowboys next week. At one point, Philly held a 10-1 record and looked unbeatable.
Some of the best reactions across social media on Jonathan Gannon’s revenge game:
Jonathan Gannon and Kyler Murray costing the Philadelphia Eagles the NFC East is so damn poetic.
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) December 31, 2023
Starting the year losing the Super Bowl because of Jonathan Gannon then losing the last game of the year to Jonathan Gannon would be a cruel irony we do not need or deserve as a fan base. pic.twitter.com/2RcszmhNwr
— Natalie Egenolf (@NatalieEgenolf) December 31, 2023
Now Philly has a loss they can actually blame on Jonathan Gannon.
— Luke Lapinski (@LukeLapinski) December 31, 2023
Jonathan Gannon outcoaching the Eagles is a fun development
— Theo Ash (@TheoAshNFL) December 31, 2023
Nick Sirianni’s team was totally outclassed by Jonathan Gannon’s team.
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) December 31, 2023
Jonathan Gannon to all Eagles fans! pic.twitter.com/dtRGuHOpoI
— Robbie Patterson (@RobbiePIII) December 31, 2023
Jonathan Gannon after beating the Eagles pic.twitter.com/vXusOdsXUu
— iregretlikingsports (@Jimmy2424555) December 31, 2023
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