In the words of Yogi Berra, it all feels like déjà vu all over again. This time, the pain for New Yorkers may be deeper.
Empire State Building green light in support philadelphia eagles They defeated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship on Sunday night. Saquon Barkley, who plays for the NFC East rival New York Giants until the 2024 season, scored two touchdowns.
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni smiles after being dunked during the second half of the NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The landmark’s X account showed a video of the building rising from the ground in green.
“I’m sorry I have to do this,” the post read. “Shine in the @Eagles colors in honor of their NFC Championship win.”
The account made it clear that whoever wins the AFC Champions League will be lit up in color, but that doesn’t seem to matter that much. Fans criticized the building for using different colored lights to support Philadelphia’s NFL team. Consider it a betrayal to the city.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after defeating the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Sagora)
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Two years ago, the Empire State Building showed its support for the Eagles when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers to reach Super Bowl 57. When the Chiefs won the AFC Championship that year, the building also lit up in red.
Regardless, New York’s football team hasn’t had anything to be happy about in a long time.
giantsAfter letting Barkley become a free agent, the team finished the 2024 season with a 3-14 record. They have made the playoffs just once in the past eight seasons.
The New York Jets finished the season with a 5-12 record. The Jets have not made the playoffs since the 2010 season.
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