Before the Eagles even set foot in Tampa, the first blow had already landed. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky lit the fuse, ripping apart Philadelphia’s run defense and declaring that Nick Sirianni isn’t trustworthy under pressure. This wasn’t quiet analysis — it was provocation, aimed straight at the team’s pride. And it hit. Philly fans erupted: some furious at the insult, others reluctantly nodding at the truth. Now, Sunday’s showdown with the Buccaneers feels less like a regular game and more like a public trial: the Eagles fighting their critics as much as their opponents.

Before the Eagles even set foot in Tampa, the first blow had already landed. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky didn’t hold back, tearing into Philadelphia’s run defense and questioning Nick Sirianni’s composure under pressure. It wasn’t subtle commentary—it was a challenge, a direct jab at the pride of a city that lives and breathes football.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 3 người, mọi người đang chơi bóng bầu dục và văn bản cho biết 'C EABLES I don't trust Nick sirianni to manage the game. I don't don'ttrust trust him in big situations..." Dan Orlovsky'

The reaction was immediate. Philly fans exploded across social media: some enraged by the criticism, others begrudgingly acknowledging a painful truth. Suddenly, Sunday’s matchup with the Buccaneers wasn’t just another game on the schedule—it was a trial by fire, a chance for the Eagles to prove themselves against both the critics and the opposition.

Every snap, every tackle, every call would be scrutinized, magnified by the anticipation and anger that had been stirred weeks before. For the Eagles, victory would mean more than a win in Tampa—it would be a reclamation of respect, a statement that the team could silence doubt as decisively as they could score touchdowns.

This Sunday, the stakes extend far beyond the field. The Eagles aren’t just playing the Buccaneers—they’re playing for the pride of Philadelphia. And after Orlovsky’s provocation, there’s no room for excuses.