"Dumbest sh** I've seen": Eagles fans slam backup QB Kenny Pickett for costly fumble vs Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles fans on social media didn't hold back their reactions after witnessing Kenny Pickett's bizarre fumble during Sunday's clash against the Dallas Cowboys. The backup quarterback, who started in place of the concussed Jalen Hurts, became an instant meme following a peculiar second-down play.

The incident occurred in the first half with the score tied at 7-7. As Pickett dropped back and prepared to throw, Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau disrupted his throwing motion by grabbing his wrist. What followed was a somersault that ended with Pickett spiking the ball into the ground.

Although the play was ultimately nullified due to an illegal contact penalty on Dallas, social media erupted with reactions. The initial wave of responses focused on pure disbelief at the unusual sight.

"LMFAOOO NAH SON. This is easily the dumbest sh** 'I've ever seen," a fan tweeted.

"What the hell was that?" another fan said.

"What's going on here," a fan commented.

Fans quickly turned to creative comparisons and jokes about Pickett's acrobatic display.

"That's one of those cement balls with superglue on them," one fan wrote.

"The gloves I'm dying," another fan said.

"Bro is lagging," a fan commented.

How did Kenny Pickett and the Eagles dominate the Cowboys?

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Despite the viral fumble, Kenny Pickett showcased his potential on the same drive. He connected with DeVonta Smith for a precise 22-yard touchdown pass, exploiting Dallas' backup corner Andrew Booth. This score put Philadelphia ahead 14-7 with 6:38 left in the first half.

The Eagles' defense set the tone early with C.J. Gardner-Johnson's 69-yard pick-six — the team's first defensive TD of the season. Gardner-Johnson later snagged his second interception of the game, continuing his remarkable record against the Cowboys.

Philadelphia's dominance extended beyond the secondary. Linebacker Oren Burks forced a fumble from Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, with Jordan Davis recovering the loose ball. This turnover led to Jake Elliott's 31-yard field goal, pushing the lead to 17-7.

By halftime, the Eagles had built a commanding 24-7 advantage. The home crowd's enthusiasm peaked with chants of "Dallas sucks" echoing through the stadium. With possession secured for the start of the second half, Philadelphia positioned themselves to potentially "double dip" with points on consecutive drives.

The Cowboys, playing without All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, struggled to find rhythm under Cooper Rush. Despite Rush's recent success — winning four of the last five games with nine TDs to one interception — he couldn't replicate that form.