The ball hung in the air, a spiral of consequence in the Minnesota end zone. Justin Jefferson, one of the game’s elite, had full extension. For a heartbeat, a Vikings touchdown felt inevitable. Then, a blur of green. Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean arrived at the perfect moment, his hand disrupting the catch. The ball fell. The play was saved. In most locker rooms, that earns a hero’s praise.
But in Philadelphia, the standard is different.
The real story emerged after the Eagles' 28-22 victory. While analysts celebrated the game-saving pass breakup, DeJean faced the media to critique his own performance.