National anthem at Eagles-Commanders NFC championship game has fans feeling patriotic: ‘It can’t get any better’

He Philadelphia Eagles And the Washington Commanders were more than just division rivals Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, as they played for a spot in Super Bowl LIX.

But one thing both fan bases could agree on was how well national anthem The performance was before the game.

Fans took to social media to express their love for the patriotic scene involving a golden eagle, a brilliant performance by Mary Kate Morrissey, who plays Elphaba in Broadway’s “Wicked,” and Fighter Jets doing a flyover.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels kneels before the start of the NFC Championship game against the Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

“I’m not an Eagles fan, but their national anthem is the absolute best with the bald eagle flying over the stadium,” wrote one user X. “It can’t get any better.”

“Absolutely beautiful!” another addition.

An American flag the size of the soccer field was displayed by numerous fans, creating a perfect wide shot of the entire scene before the two teams arrived to work on the gridiron.

But the lively eagle flying around the stadium from one coach to another as Morrissey climaxed to “The Star-Spangled Banner” was talked about more on social media.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs the ball for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

General view of the American flag at Lincoln Financial Field

A general view during the national anthem before the start of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-USA Today Sports/File)

“Not an Eagles fan, but damn… that bald eagle flying during the singing of the national anthem made me cry with pride,” another X user said.

As Morrissey finished singing, four F-16s from the 177th Fighter Wing flew over the stadium, putting the cherry on top of the patriotic scene.

Things also got off to a start for the Eagles faithful in this game, as the home team saw star running back Saquon Barkley score two touchdowns in the first quarter, including one on the Eagles’ first offensive snap of the game to take a LEDER MANDING OF THE SIGURO.

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Many teams pull out all the stops for their national anthems during the season, but fans believe the Eagles are the cream of the crop after what happened in this conference championship game.