NFL fans mock Eagles' Kenny Pickett over bizarre play that led to a fumble

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett had NFL fans laughing during his team’s game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. past

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The game was tied at 7 points and there were about 12 minutes left in the first half. Pickett fell back to throw the ball but didn’t release it. He stepped forward as if he were going to throw. But he held on to football. He followed as if he were passing the ball. But the ball never left his hand.

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Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett tries to catch the ball after his throw was blocked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau in the first half, Sunday, Dec. 1, Sept. 29, 2024 in philadelphia (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Pickett fell to the ground without touching it. And the ball flew out of his hands. Luckily, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was there to collect the ball.

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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 second half and ran the ball into the end zone from the goal line as time expired in the first half.

Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith and quarterback Kenny Pickett Reactions after connecting for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half, Sunday, December 1, September 29, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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

Pickett was thrust into the starting role before the Eagles’ final 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 Commissioners. And at that time his health was not yet completely strong.

Philadelphia hopes to close out the NFC East with a win over the Cowboys. The Washington Commissioners are tied at 10-5.