NFL fans mock Eagles’ Kenny Pickett for bizarre play that led to fumble

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett made NFL fans laugh during the team’s game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

With the game tied at 7 apiece and about 12 minutes left in the first half, Pickett stepped back to throw the ball but didn’t let go. He took a step forward as if he were going to throw, but held on to the ball. He continued as if he were passing, but the ball never left his hand.

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Pickett fell to the ground untouched and the ball slipped from his hand. Fortunately, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was there to recover the ball.

NFL fans immediately called it the worst play they had ever seen.

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Pickett had the last laugh at the end of the first half. He threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith with 6:38 left in the half and then ran the ball into the end zone from the goal line as time expired in the half.

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and quarterback Kenny Pickett react after connecting for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The reserve had 133 passing yards in the first half. The Eagles led the Cowboys 24-7 at halftime.

Pickett took over the starting role just before the Eagles’ penultimate game of the 2024 season against the Cowboys. Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Washington Commanders and was not fully healthy in time.

Philadelphia hopes to clinch the NFC East with a win over the Cowboys. The Washington Commanders are right behind them at 10-5.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett calls a play during the first half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

The Eagles are 12-3 this season.