An unlucky Philadelphia Eagles fan suffered an unexpected injury during Philly’s win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, thanks to kicker Jake Elliott.
The Eagles barely got their beaks over the line as the Panthers, one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, had them nervous until the final seconds of the 22-16 win.
Elliott had a particularly bad game, missing a field goal and an extra point, though he was saved by a penalty flag for the extra point. A female fan claims to have been drilled in the face by the errant field goal attempt and needed medical attention.
Check her out in the video below:
Jake Elliott smoked a fan in the face during his missed field goal
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— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) December 9, 2024
Social Media Had Little Sympathy For The Eagles Fan After Her Jake Elliott Accident
Fans on social media refused to show sympathy. Some suggested that the unfortunate female should have been paying attention to the game, while others were a bit skeptical of her claims.
“If you can’t pay attention to the game and you care more about making Tik Tok videos, then stay home or sit in the upper deck,” someone wrote in the comments.
“Catch the football?” another wrote.
“Damn Jake is hitting everything BUT In between the pipes,” said a third.
Damn Jake is hitting everything BUT In between the pipes
— StepheN Black (@SBlack_23) December 9, 2024
“Maybe pay attention to the game instead of taking selfies,” someone advised.
“Damn she’s hot too,” said another.
“Her eye looks fine…..also this would have blown up before this video if it actually happened,” a fan asserted.
Her eye looks fine…..also this would have blown up before this video if it actually happened.
— The Meme Stone (@TheMemeStone99) December 9, 2024
As for Elliott, the kicker has struggled from attempts past 40 yards all season, and there’s now a debate over whether Philadelphia can keep depending on him heading into the playoffs.
Our guess is they will.