NFL World Praises Eagles Punter for Heroic Holding Efforts Amid Snowy Conditions

Braden Mann left it all out on the snowy Lincoln Financial Field.

What an effort from Braden Mann. / Screenshot via @NFL on X.

While running back Saquon Barkley ran for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles' 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon, Braden Mann will be considered the unsung hero.

That's right, Philly's punter—who also serves as the holder on their field goal team—braved the snowy elements to set up kicker Jake Elliott for a pair of clutch second-half field goals.

Here's a look at one of them:

Clutch hold in the elements 🙌

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— NFL (@NFL) January 19, 2025

The NFL world took notice and gave Mann his due across social media. Here's a look at the reaction:

If the Eagles win, Braden Mann definitely deserves a game ball and they should just go ahead just make it the ball he held here. #Eagles #Rams #Holdier pic.twitter.com/NTzXzBXUNW

— John Breech (@johnbreech) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann is the best punter in the NFL

— Sidelines - Eagles 🦅🏈 (@SSN_Eagles) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann holds the X-factor today.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 19, 2025

I think Braden Mann is the best holder in the NFL

— alex katson 🇯🇵 (@alexkatson) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann with two holds of the year

— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann with another great catch and hold.

Jake Elliott has been money when the Eagles need him the most.

— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) January 19, 2025

You the Mann, Braden. First use your bare hands to clear the freezing cold snow off the field. Then use those same hands to catch a wide snap and spin it into place. pic.twitter.com/yGKbsZbee1

— Bri (@briDefi) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann just made two top-tier FG holds for the #Eagles.

— Adam Silverstein (@SilversteinAdam) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann is the greatest NFL Punter/Holder of all time

— Sidelines - Texas A&M (@SSN_TAMU) January 19, 2025

Braden Mann! Yessir!

— Kendall Beck (@KBeckEagles) January 19, 2025

On top of his clutch holds, Mann averaged 49.9 yards-per-punt on Sunday while dropping two inside the 20-yard line.

The Eagles' nail-biting win sets them up to host the NFC championship game next Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EST at Lincoln Financial Field.

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