Vikings Legend Cris Carter Admits the Truth — “Without the Refs, the Eagles Would’ve Beaten Us Even Worse” — Points Out How Officials Tried to Tilt the Game Against Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles once again proved why they remain one of the NFL’s most complete teams, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 28–22 in a thrilling Sunday clash. But even after the loss, one Vikings legend couldn’t stay silent about what he saw on the field.
In an emotional post-game interview, Hall of Famer Cris Carter admitted that despite his heartbreak over Minnesota’s defeat, the officiating crew seemed to lean against Philadelphia throughout the game.
“I’m heartbroken that the Vikings lost, but honestly, if not for the referees, the Eagles probably would’ve beaten us by even more,”
Carter said. “It feels like officiating bias has become part of football itself. And yet, even with some calls going against them, the Eagles still stood tall and earned that win fair and square.”
Fans quickly pointed to two controversial calls that fueled Carter’s remarks. The first came on a false-start penalty during the Eagles’ trademark “Tush Push” on 3rd-and-1 — a play that’s nearly automatic for quarterback
Jalen Hurts. Officials flagged Philadelphia for a premature movement, negating what appeared to be an easy first down and pushing them back five yards.
Moments later, another questionable moment arrived when
Still, no amount of whistles could overshadow Hurts’ flawless performance: 18-of-21 passing, 281 yards, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions, and a perfect 158.3 passer rating.
His precision kept the Vikings defense guessing, while
Despite the officiating drama, the Eagles’ composure and dominance spoke louder than any flag. Carter’s words captured what many already believed — that even when challenged by the refs,
Philadelphia’s fight, focus, and firepower made the difference.
And as one fan commented under Carter’s quote, “If that’s the NFL trying to slow the Eagles down, good luck. You can’t flag greatness forever.”
Drake Maye’s Historic Day Propels Patriots Past Titans in Statement Victory
Drake Maye made incredible history involving Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III with his performance in the New England Patriots’ 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon.
Going into the matchup, the Patriots had a 4-2 record with an active three-game win streak. They looked to extend it to four on the road as they make their case for playoff contention.
Maye made sure to overwhelm the Titans’ defense with his skillset. He completed 21 passes out of 23 attempts for 222 yards and two touchdowns while adding 62 yards on the ground after eight carries.
The sophomore quarterback made NFL history with his display, per NFL analyst Jack Andrade. He became the fourth player in the Super Bowl era with two or more passing touchdowns, two or fewer incompletions and 60 or more rush yards in a single game. Jackson (2019), Griffin (2012), and Walter Payton (1983) were the last players to pull this off.
How Drake Maye, Patriots played against Titans
Drake Maye continues to gain steam as one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, leading the Patriots to the convincing road win over the Titans.
Tennessee landed the opening big punch, taking a 10-3 lead after the first quarter. It was all New England from there on, outscoring the Titans 28-3 for the remainder of the game.
Rhamondre Stevenson had his best performance of the season while leading the team’s run game. He had 18 of the squad’s 36 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown while making two catches.
All but one player managed to record two or more catches throughout the day. Stefon Diggs led the way with seven receptions for 69 yards. Kayshon Boutte followed with two catches for 55 yards and a touchdown, Mack Hollins had two receptions for 49 yards, Hunter Henry provided four catches for 33 yards. Meanwhile, Austin Hooper caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown.
The Patriots will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. ET.
