Empire State Building catches Flak again to light green to support Eagles

In the words of Yogi Berra, it’s déjà vu all over again. This time he may have cut New Yorkers a little harder.

The Empire State Building lit up green to support the Philadelphia Eagles in their victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship on Sunday night. Saquon Barkley, who previously played for the NFC East rival New York Giants through the 2024 season, ran for two touchdowns.

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The milestone X count showed the video of the building going up in green.

“I’m sorry I have to do this,” the post said. “Shining in @Eagles colors in honor of their NFC Championship victory.”

The account made it clear that it would light up in the colors of who also won the AFC championship, but it didn’t seem to matter that much. Fans criticized the building for being colorfully lit to support Philadelphia’s NFL team, seeing it as a betrayal of the city.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates with the trophy after beating the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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The Empire State Building showed support for the Eagles two years ago when the team defeated the San Francisco 49ers to reach Super Bowl LVII. The building also lit up red for the Chiefs, as they won the AFC championship that year.

For what it’s worth, New York football teams haven’t had much to be happy about in a long time.

The Giants, after letting Barkley go in free agency, finished the 3-14 2024 season. They have one playoff appearance in the last eight seasons.

The New York Jets finished the season 5-12. The Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2010 season.

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The Bills look to take over as New York Pride. But first they need to get past the Chiefs.