Philly mayor has cringe Eagles chant mistake before Commanders showdown

Cherelle Parker, the Mayor of Philadelphia, suffered from some brain freeze while leading an Eagles chant in the freezing cold ahead of the team's NFC Championship clash with Washington.

Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker rings the ceremonial bell before action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for an NFC East showdown with the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game after taking care of business against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon.

While you never know how a game will play out, the Eagles have to hope they perform better than the Philly mayor at her recent rally.

Mayor Cherelle Parker was leading the crowd in an Eagles chant when she had a terrible misstep.

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Maybe it was the frigid temperatures, but Mayor Parker's brain froze in the moment and let out a rallying cry that had everyone shaking their heads.

"E-L-G-S-E-S," she shouted.

Gonna need the Philly Mayor to work on her “EAGLES” chant before the NFC Championship pic.twitter.com/VL5zZLzRIk

— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) January 20, 2025

Woof. Go Elgses?

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You can't win them all, but the Eagles will certainly aim to win the conference championship over their division rival to advance to Super Bowl LIX at the Caesers Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9.

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders celebrate on the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

While the Eagles and Commanders are battling it out in the NFC, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will welcome Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to Arrowhead Stadium as they look to keep their hopes at a three-peat alive.

Kickoff for the NFC Championship game is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will air live on FOX.

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