The city of Philadelphia erupted in celebration after the Eagles secured a dominant 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders, clinching the NFC Championship and punching their ticket to Super Bowl LIX.
Among those joining in on the festivities was Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who made headlines [1] during the celebration for an interaction with Eagles legend Fletcher Cox.
I wish fletcher cox was still on this team https://t.co/V7jy4VWDHn [3]
— Proposition J (@lee_jayg3) February 1, 2025 [4]
“The good thing about a lot of guys that was on that 2022 team is that they know what it feels like to lose the Super Bowl. I don’t think those guys want that again.”
-Fletcher Cox (@fcoxx_91 [5]) on 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟 with @AndrewDiCecco [6]
📸 Steph… pic.twitter.com/xfQmrDZC6s [7]
— 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) January 29, 2025 [8]
Parker had previously gone viral for a slip-up involving the spelling of “Eagles,” drawing some lighthearted criticism from fans.
NEW: Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker forgets how to spell, misspells ‘Eagles’ while leading a chant.
“Let me hear you all say. E-L-G-S-E-S, Eagles!” she shouted.
Parker is a first-term Democrat. She assumed office in 2024. pic.twitter.com/ZNybTwqudy [9]
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 22, 2025 [10]
Following the NFC title game, she posed for photos with Cox, a six-time Pro Bowler and longtime Eagles defensive star who has been a presence at the team’s playoff games.
Cox saw the opportunity to poke fun at Parker’s earlier mistake, playfully asking her, “How do we spell Eagles?”
The moment, captured on video, quickly spread among Eagles fans who appreciated the humor.
“How do we spell Eagles?”
Lmfao, Fletch is such a savage🤣
Love that our LEGEND @fcoxx_91 [5] has been repping the Birds hard and attending games this playoff run #FlyEaglesFly [11] pic.twitter.com/oYEveMGZcW [12]
— Eagles Ed (@EdFromDelco) January 31, 2025 [13]
With their commanding victory over Washington, the Eagles now set their sights on the Super Bowl, marking their latest shot at an NFL championship.
The team’s dominant performance has only fueled excitement across Philadelphia, where fans are known for their passionate support.
As the city continues its celebration, the Eagles prepare for their biggest game of the season, with fans and players alike embracing the momentum heading into Super Bowl LIX.
Philadelphia’s Democrat Mayor Embarrasses Eagles Fans Everywhere@drewberquist [14] pic.twitter.com/OyVDk5RF9D [15]
— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 23, 2025 [16]