The Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs was a thrilling one, with the Chiefs coming out on top in the end. But the game will likely be remembered by many for the controversial penalty that was called on the Eagles late in the game.
Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was penalized for holding on a third-and-8 play with 1:54 left on the clock. The penalty gave the Chiefs an automatic first down, allowing them to run out the clock and kick a game-winning field goal.
The penalty has been the subject of intense debate and criticism on social media, with many arguing that it should not have been called. Even former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who won three Super Bowl titles and was the MVP of Super Bowl LIII, had a strong reaction to the penalty.
The penalty had a major impact on the outcome of the game. If it were not called, the Chiefs would likely have kicked a field goal and the Eagles would have had a minute to go for a game-tying or game-winning score. Instead, the Eagles had just eight seconds to mount a comeback when they got the ball back.
It’s a tough pill to swallow for Eagles fans, and one that will be debated for years to come. But ultimately, Bradberry admitted that he committed a penalty and the referees made the call. It’s a play that could have gone either way, and one that will remain a source of frustration for Eagles fans.
