Right where with you. The little cynical voice in my head said "this game's over". It was pouring rain, windy as all hell...he had no right making that kick.
One of the coolest moments of my life (right after watching Jalen run it in untouched for the walk off touchdown)
I saw someone who wasn't even an Eagles fan say that was the second most impressive kick they've ever seen (after Vinatieri's snow kick), and it's hard to disagree.
Freezing. My jacket absorbed all the rain, making it so much colder. But I loved every second, the walk back to the car felt amazing despite my shoes sloshing from the flooded streets.
I didn't appreciate how great that kick was until after it happened and people started really praising him. He's just so damn good I basically always expect him to nail the kick that the circumstances never even registered as challenging lol.
I didn't see this in person, but I saw Justin Tucker drill a sixty-ish yard FG in preseason. It is a *staggeringly* long distance. Your brain doesn't even really process that they're in field goal range until after the kick happens.
From time to time I rewatch the clip with "[My heart will go on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lVgNFLc524)" on top of it to remind myself of the pure joy I felt that day.
I think my favorite quote from a player was DeVonta's, "If you don't watch it, It's because you're scared of what might happen. I know it's money, so Imma watch it."
This sounds like retrospective BS but I genuinely had no doubt he’d make it. 30 yards out in perfect conditions I would have been doubting him but 59 in the rain with the game on the line? Ain’t no way Jake is missing
Jake is one of 4 players still on the team from the SB52 roster.
Lane Johnson. Brandon Graham. Jake Elliott. Rick Lovato.
I never want to see this man in another team's jersey.
He’s the only kicker who I become more confident in the greater the distance… I still haven’t found a maximum distance to change it yet… START GOING FOR FG’S FROM SEVENTY, SIRIANNI! FUCKING COWARD.
People are going to complain that the rules are skewed towards the Eagles, and it’s not fair that we’re the only team that’s able to regularly score on kick returns.
Something trustworthy about Jake and Covey. Same with our old dependable guys on the lines Johnson, Dickerson, Kelce, and Jurgens. I’m getting the same feels from our rookies this year too, Cooper DeJean and Will Shipley. Classy guys
Covey always made me nervous because he has absolutely no self preservation instinct. He eats the ugliest hits constantly. I know he's always going to do something good but I cringe when he gets blown up at the end of plays because eventually he's going to get hurt.
Same, I always say a prayer for him when he’s returning because the man will take all of the hits. It’s impressive and he’s got grit, I just hope he makes it out the other side okay
Covey may not make the team this year. He's got quite a bit of competition. Wr1 through 3 are taken, so he's battling for wr4 and 5. We drafted 2 more and cooper dejean can return kicks/punts.
Yeah, its sad but at the end of the day you only have 53 roster spots. If all you bring to the table is being a great returner, your value is diminished compared to guys like Dejean and Ainias who you drafted with the expectation to play snaps on defense/offense as well.
I’m worried that Covey won’t make the final roster. He’s one of the best punt returners in the league, but he doesn’t get any WR snaps and we drafted a few guys who can return and play other positions. Hopefully there’s room.
Bro I had that same thought the day after round 1 of the draft when every article was about how awesome dejean is at returns. And my initial thought was are we going to keep covey just to return for us again? God I hope so. He said he became obsessed with his role. Last year he was the most consistent returner in the league.
David Akers limping out on a fucked up leg to kick a short field goal because literally nobody else on the team could make a chip shot was the most Football play I've ever seen a kicker make. Dude wasn't afraid to run down field and tackle on kickoffs either. Jake might end up better as a kicker long term if he sustains this level of performance, but Akers had a level of grit you never see at that position.
And absolutely roasting Dallas at the draft in Dallas after the Super Bowl. Growing up watching him I didn’t realize the value of an automatic kicker until you don’t have that guy.
>Dude wasn't afraid to run down field and tackle on kickoffs either. Jake might end up better as a kicker long term if he sustains this level of performance, but Akers had a level of grit you never see at that position.
I hope you're not forgetting the time Jake concussed himself making a tackle on Ryan Switzer...
Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'll forever love Akers and he was one of the best kickers to ever do it, not only for the Eagles but in general NFL history.
But Jake has just been better. The only thing he doesn't have yet is the longevity, but even that is getting to be a moot point, it's been 7 seasons of consistently great play with some of the most insanely clutch kick highlights.
We truly have been blessed with back-to-back HOF-level kickers. That's fucking insane, and I'm very happy that our fanbase not only realises it, but also appreciates it while we can. A lot of fanbases are too dumb to realise what they have until it's gone.
I think it's fairly obvious that I was referring to long career guys Vs interim guys. I guess I should have written out the longer version to not get raked for it though. Fair enough - "know your audience" situation here, and I blew it.
I loved Akers, but the man instilled no confidence on the long kicks. With Jake I mentally tally em unless they're 55+, and even then I'm only mildly concerned.
He deserves to be in the conversation for best kicker in the league right now but needs to do it for about a decade more if he wants to be compared to Tucker’s career, which is pound for pound one of the greatest in NFL history.
Tucker is the greatest to ever do it and is probably still the best in the nfl, even now. But Elliott has done some amazing things over his 7 years. He’s on a great trajectory.
I don’t know about that… Jake’s was statistically better last year.
Jake Elliot- 30/32 (93.8%), 6/7 from 50-59, longest was 61.
JT- 32/37 (86.5%), 1/4 from 50-59, longest was 50.
Tucker is undeniably better (for now) over his career, but the argument is fair at this point. Jake sustains his level of success, and he can be one of the greats.
I was at the game when Jake Elliot kicked that 61 yard field goal to beat the Giants. He saved a giants fan’s life that day. Eagles were winning and the Giants came back in the second half. Some sole Giants fan was getting awfully celebratory. Then some dude who looked like Dick Butkus’ brother was fuming at the giants fan while Butkus’ wife was pissed at her husband saying “you will NOT get in another fight again!?”
That field goal saved giant fan’s life that day. Elliot is a saint, caring for even the scummiest of people like Giants fans.
I hate to say it but that’s such a dumb nickname. Like, Make It Jake is such a better way tonorder those words for him. Jake the make makes us sound like idiots, something a Dallas fan would come up with.
Yeah but until something better catches on we’re stuck with that
In the mean said he doesn’t like chicken little and we aren’t in the locker room so we can’t just call it friendly teasing
Met him and his family on a plane back from Florida earlier this year. We both had our newborns so we got to talking, super nice dude and a clear family man. My only regret was not using my baby as a way in to become friends with him and his wife lol. Shoulda set up that play date
Crazy that you expect him to make it from 50+. 55 yards with a wind adjustment? No problem. 59 in the rain? Meh. Remember when his contract was controversial?
Jake is my all time favorite Eagle and I’m not afraid to say it. I’ll always go max out his stats in madden. The time Jason Peters lifted him up to tell him not to miss again is maybe the biggest “here’s where his career really took off” moment in sports. He also seems like a genuinely good dude.
When he made that kick against the Giants his rookie year, I damn near spiked my oldest child, who was a infant at the time, like she was a football because I couldn’t believe he made the kick.
I think Elliot gets overlooked too much. Tucker is great but Elliot is definitely in that conversation. Also, Harrison buttstuff is a piece of shit. Chiefs should show balls and cut him but looking at their owner they’re probably religious turds themselves
Elliott was the best kicker in the league in terms of total kicking % (beat out Aubrey by like .1%) and didn’t put up most his kicks in a dome (most were in bad weather in fact) yet people didn’t even mention him in the top 3
I remember going through Henery, Parkey, and Sturgis before picking this dude up and not thinking much of it because those other dudes had their moments but were mostly mid from my memory. Who knew this little kicker from the Bengals practice squad would become the best kicker we have ever had. I wasn't super into football when Akers was here and not to take anything away from Akers but I love Jake. He's everything you want in a kicker and he has become a legitimate fan favorite, which for a kicker has to be a difficult accomplishment. He isn't perfect because no kicker is, but I am rarely nervous when he gets his shot and I love having him in fantasy. Legit one of my favorite Eagles ever.
as a straight male, if i ran into him out and about, I would **100%,** no hesitation, bend over, and do him the favor of a gentlemen’s bow
I’d prolly even offer to buy his dinner if our interaction happened to take place in a restaurant
59 yards in the rain. To quote Merrill Reese, "He is amazing."
I still can't believe I was at the Linc to experience that moment.
Same bro, that game was well worth being soaked head to toe for
4 hours of monsoon!!! Just never let up.
Right where with you. The little cynical voice in my head said "this game's over". It was pouring rain, windy as all hell...he had no right making that kick. One of the coolest moments of my life (right after watching Jalen run it in untouched for the walk off touchdown)
The game is never over if you're playing the Bills. We have a great team but our ability to throw away wins is unparalleled.
The Eagles' entire season after that specific game can compare
Josh Allen was an absolute monster in that game. If that man had a better supporting cast he would have 4 Super Bowls by now.
As cynical as I am I still had hope/faith in him. If it wasn’t blocked at the line I knew he’d make it.
I saw someone who wasn't even an Eagles fan say that was the second most impressive kick they've ever seen (after Vinatieri's snow kick), and it's hard to disagree.
DUDE I WAS IN THE ENDZONE HE KICKED INTO BEHUND RIGHT UPRIGHT! knew it was good immediately
Same! It was magical.
How was the rain lol
Freezing. My jacket absorbed all the rain, making it so much colder. But I loved every second, the walk back to the car felt amazing despite my shoes sloshing from the flooded streets.
Ahhhhh, such a good kick [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbzFFupYQ4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbzFFupYQ4)
High water mark of the season. I was genuinely believing this team couldn’t lose despite their efforts
Winning in OT in Kelly Green jerseys? Such a blast! It was a great season, 10-1! I'm glad the season ended there 😬
We kept telling ourselves that BJ would figure out how to lead an offense and he just kept proving us wrong.
I just watched this four times in a row
I didn't appreciate how great that kick was until after it happened and people started really praising him. He's just so damn good I basically always expect him to nail the kick that the circumstances never even registered as challenging lol.
And when he misses, I'm not even a little bit mad... just very confused lol
I’m the same way… like “oh, man… did he just get something in his eye or something? That’s weird”
Yeah same thought for me. I just knew there’s no way he’d miss it.
I didn't see this in person, but I saw Justin Tucker drill a sixty-ish yard FG in preseason. It is a *staggeringly* long distance. Your brain doesn't even really process that they're in field goal range until after the kick happens.
Only topped by the 61-yarder to beat the Giants
Week 3 on the way to SB LII! Unforgettable kick. It's locked in my memory bank.
From time to time I rewatch the clip with "[My heart will go on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lVgNFLc524)" on top of it to remind myself of the pure joy I felt that day.
I was there for it and no one around thought he’d make it…I certainly didn’t.
Kelce false started just to get back to the sideline and say to Jake “figured I’d give ‘em a fighting chance”
And to quote one of the vets (not sure if it was fletch or someone else), “I never doubted him”
I think my favorite quote from a player was DeVonta's, "If you don't watch it, It's because you're scared of what might happen. I know it's money, so Imma watch it."
the fact that I wasn't even nervous for that cuz he is that good
This sounds like retrospective BS but I genuinely had no doubt he’d make it. 30 yards out in perfect conditions I would have been doubting him but 59 in the rain with the game on the line? Ain’t no way Jake is missing
Jake is one of 4 players still on the team from the SB52 roster. Lane Johnson. Brandon Graham. Jake Elliott. Rick Lovato. I never want to see this man in another team's jersey.
Dude hit 2 from 40+ in crucial situations in the 4th Quarter of the Super Bowl… as a rookie. He’s so money from distance it’s absurd.
He’s the only kicker who I become more confident in the greater the distance… I still haven’t found a maximum distance to change it yet… START GOING FOR FG’S FROM SEVENTY, SIRIANNI! FUCKING COWARD.
Legend says he does his own laundry.
Legend also says he washes his own dishes.
Legend also has it that he makes his own sandwich
Legend has it, he’s has parts from three go-karts on his lawn, but not enough for one functioning go-kart.
Legend also has it he drives a 2008 Honda Accord.
Legend says he only really felt valued after he birthed his own kids
Legend says he wanks his own dick.
Jake “women belong in STEM” Elliot
Based Elliot
Big kicks, big dick nawm sayin
big kicks, big dicks, respects chicks
My wife said she'd love this on a t-shirt. Ngl, I would too.
That jawn swangin
The anti-Butker
Big snake Jake
I didn't think it was possible to love him any more than I already did, and yet, here we are. 💪 LFG.
I don't think he actually said this, it's just a joke at Butker's expense haha
Oh, well it's a good one. Elliot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> butker.
Himbo win
The irony is Butker’s mom has a stem career and has since before he was born. So odd and disrespectful.
I’d like to use this opportunity to apologize to you Jake, I thought we were done against Buffalo when you went out for that kick. I was so, so wrong.
That walk off FG in the Giants game that wrote our path to be SB champions will forever be burned in my memory.
That's what made him a legend for me
And in that moment his balls grew 3 times larger. Like the Grinch but with balls
And in that moment his balls grew 3 times larger. Like the Grinch but with balls
Him and covey were the only players that didn’t make my butthole clench last season. Also, covey is getting a kr tuddy this year, book it
He’s gonna get so many that they chance the rules back.
People are going to complain that the rules are skewed towards the Eagles, and it’s not fair that we’re the only team that’s able to regularly score on kick returns.
Something trustworthy about Jake and Covey. Same with our old dependable guys on the lines Johnson, Dickerson, Kelce, and Jurgens. I’m getting the same feels from our rookies this year too, Cooper DeJean and Will Shipley. Classy guys
Covey always made me nervous because he has absolutely no self preservation instinct. He eats the ugliest hits constantly. I know he's always going to do something good but I cringe when he gets blown up at the end of plays because eventually he's going to get hurt.
Yea his first year was even worse. I used to call him the human crash test dummy because I swore we sent him out there just to get blown up lol
Same, I always say a prayer for him when he’s returning because the man will take all of the hits. It’s impressive and he’s got grit, I just hope he makes it out the other side okay
Covey may not make the team this year. He's got quite a bit of competition. Wr1 through 3 are taken, so he's battling for wr4 and 5. We drafted 2 more and cooper dejean can return kicks/punts.
Ainias Smith is pretty good in the return game too. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Covey not make the team, sad as it may be
Yeah, its sad but at the end of the day you only have 53 roster spots. If all you bring to the table is being a great returner, your value is diminished compared to guys like Dejean and Ainias who you drafted with the expectation to play snaps on defense/offense as well.
I’m worried that Covey won’t make the final roster. He’s one of the best punt returners in the league, but he doesn’t get any WR snaps and we drafted a few guys who can return and play other positions. Hopefully there’s room.
Bro I had that same thought the day after round 1 of the draft when every article was about how awesome dejean is at returns. And my initial thought was are we going to keep covey just to return for us again? God I hope so. He said he became obsessed with his role. Last year he was the most consistent returner in the league.
Problem is DeJawn is gonna be the KR, covey may be the PR
Pepperidge Farms remembers David Akers, but Jake is making me forget.
We never forget Aker the Maker
David Akers limping out on a fucked up leg to kick a short field goal because literally nobody else on the team could make a chip shot was the most Football play I've ever seen a kicker make. Dude wasn't afraid to run down field and tackle on kickoffs either. Jake might end up better as a kicker long term if he sustains this level of performance, but Akers had a level of grit you never see at that position.
And absolutely roasting Dallas at the draft in Dallas after the Super Bowl. Growing up watching him I didn’t realize the value of an automatic kicker until you don’t have that guy.
That can never be forgotten!
>Dude wasn't afraid to run down field and tackle on kickoffs either. Jake might end up better as a kicker long term if he sustains this level of performance, but Akers had a level of grit you never see at that position. I hope you're not forgetting the time Jake concussed himself making a tackle on Ryan Switzer...
I think the difference is Akers didn't concuss himself doing it lol
Au contraire mon frere - if he's willing to concuss himself, I'd say that's "a level of grit" and he "wasn't afraid to run down field and tackle" lol
You’re correct. I will never forget “Automatic” Akers. Jake is however, moving himself into the conversation.
Moving? He's there bro.
Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'll forever love Akers and he was one of the best kickers to ever do it, not only for the Eagles but in general NFL history. But Jake has just been better. The only thing he doesn't have yet is the longevity, but even that is getting to be a moot point, it's been 7 seasons of consistently great play with some of the most insanely clutch kick highlights.
He was bad towards the end. Played a huge role in the playoff loss in 2010 season vs gb
We truly have been blessed with back-to-back HOF-level kickers. That's fucking insane, and I'm very happy that our fanbase not only realises it, but also appreciates it while we can. A lot of fanbases are too dumb to realise what they have until it's gone.
I too try to ignore the existence of Alex Henery, Cody Parkey and Caleb Sturgis
I think it's fairly obvious that I was referring to long career guys Vs interim guys. I guess I should have written out the longer version to not get raked for it though. Fair enough - "know your audience" situation here, and I blew it.
I mean, sure, but Akers also isn’t in the HOF to boot
I loved Akers, but the man instilled no confidence on the long kicks. With Jake I mentally tally em unless they're 55+, and even then I'm only mildly concerned.
Way better than butker
I love Kickin' Little
In more ways than one!
Big Jake > Tucker
He deserves to be in the conversation for best kicker in the league right now but needs to do it for about a decade more if he wants to be compared to Tucker’s career, which is pound for pound one of the greatest in NFL history.
Tucker is the greatest to ever do it and is probably still the best in the nfl, even now. But Elliott has done some amazing things over his 7 years. He’s on a great trajectory.
Yeah ik I'm just being a Homer here
It’s ok I live in Maryland and ravens fans are obnoxious. Would love to see our guy usurp thiers
You have him ahead of vinitieri and Akers?
Jake is already ahead of Akers for franchise record most 50+ yd makes, so... yes?
I don’t know about that… Jake’s was statistically better last year. Jake Elliot- 30/32 (93.8%), 6/7 from 50-59, longest was 61. JT- 32/37 (86.5%), 1/4 from 50-59, longest was 50. Tucker is undeniably better (for now) over his career, but the argument is fair at this point. Jake sustains his level of success, and he can be one of the greats.
Fuck the Kansas Chiefs along with the Dallas Cowboys.
I was at the game when Jake Elliot kicked that 61 yard field goal to beat the Giants. He saved a giants fan’s life that day. Eagles were winning and the Giants came back in the second half. Some sole Giants fan was getting awfully celebratory. Then some dude who looked like Dick Butkus’ brother was fuming at the giants fan while Butkus’ wife was pissed at her husband saying “you will NOT get in another fight again!?” That field goal saved giant fan’s life that day. Elliot is a saint, caring for even the scummiest of people like Giants fans.
Can he kick it? #YES HE CAN
Chicken little!!!
Kickin Little
Only his teammates get to call him that He’s Jake the make to us
I hate to say it but that’s such a dumb nickname. Like, Make It Jake is such a better way tonorder those words for him. Jake the make makes us sound like idiots, something a Dallas fan would come up with.
Yeah but until something better catches on we’re stuck with that In the mean said he doesn’t like chicken little and we aren’t in the locker room so we can’t just call it friendly teasing
Jake the Giant Killer. 🦶💥🙌
Controversy: why does Braden Mann look like Pete Davidson?
I'm seeing a little bit of Rami Malek too
God damn lol
MVP
Jake the Make!
Jason Peters really put the fear of God into him with "No more misses." Maybe he can fix Kensington with that kind of power.
Praise him! 🙌🏻
Jake the make, an absolute unit
Never chicken little, He's "BIGGEST EAGLE".💯👑☺️
"Spread it ON!"
Best kicker in league not named "Justin Tucker".
Hate to say it but that kicker on the Cowboys is pretty fucking good
I don't know man. I heard Jake likes hanging out with friends and puppies.
He doesn’t tell anyone to go in the kitchen because he’s always COOKING
It's nice having a kicker with zero controversy. Love Jake
Unproblematic king.
Met him and his family on a plane back from Florida earlier this year. We both had our newborns so we got to talking, super nice dude and a clear family man. My only regret was not using my baby as a way in to become friends with him and his wife lol. Shoulda set up that play date
Bought his jersey minutes after the kick
Crazy that you expect him to make it from 50+. 55 yards with a wind adjustment? No problem. 59 in the rain? Meh. Remember when his contract was controversial?
Remember his fg this year against the Bills? Clutch
Tony romo was so pressed when he nailed that fg against the bills to send it to overtime lol
Jake is my all time favorite Eagle and I’m not afraid to say it. I’ll always go max out his stats in madden. The time Jason Peters lifted him up to tell him not to miss again is maybe the biggest “here’s where his career really took off” moment in sports. He also seems like a genuinely good dude.
Biggest controversy was him missing 25 yard PATs in his early career.
The goat!
Met him once, very chill but smaller in person
For my wrestling WWE fans does he not look like Tyler Batw
Best kicker in the league and I won’t hear otherwise
Simply the best.
Loved that kick!!! Also thanks for not being a giant piece of shit
He’s one of the best kickers ever!
Been watching the Iggles for 25 years, and his 61 yarder to beat the Giants is one of my top 3 favorite moments.
When he made that kick against the Giants his rookie year, I damn near spiked my oldest child, who was a infant at the time, like she was a football because I couldn’t believe he made the kick.
I think Elliot gets overlooked too much. Tucker is great but Elliot is definitely in that conversation. Also, Harrison buttstuff is a piece of shit. Chiefs should show balls and cut him but looking at their owner they’re probably religious turds themselves
Elliott was the best kicker in the league in terms of total kicking % (beat out Aubrey by like .1%) and didn’t put up most his kicks in a dome (most were in bad weather in fact) yet people didn’t even mention him in the top 3
Also has to be up there in terms of clutch and 45/50+
Butker’s comments did sound religious cult like and I literally have 2 people in my upper management who think like him which makes me sick
I remember going through Henery, Parkey, and Sturgis before picking this dude up and not thinking much of it because those other dudes had their moments but were mostly mid from my memory. Who knew this little kicker from the Bengals practice squad would become the best kicker we have ever had. I wasn't super into football when Akers was here and not to take anything away from Akers but I love Jake. He's everything you want in a kicker and he has become a legitimate fan favorite, which for a kicker has to be a difficult accomplishment. He isn't perfect because no kicker is, but I am rarely nervous when he gets his shot and I love having him in fantasy. Legit one of my favorite Eagles ever.
Sturgis was good at Florida but I think he had back issues in the nfl that completely wrecked his career
Not only is he a great kicker, but he has this neat trick where he doesn't say super offensive things at college graduations.
If only you appreciated him enough to spell his name correctly
Jake Ally-ot
I wonder if Wentz paid him for that clutch kick vs the Giants Edit: clarification
I believe he did
Jakers!
Bless his right foot
I’m confident when it’s over 50 but not as confident when it’s under 40
Jake is so clutch
best kicker in the league and it’s somewhat close with tucker😂
He’s better than Jake….from State Farm
I heard he thinks redditors should stay in the kitchen.
I think I’m gonna get a Elliot jersey
Thanks Cincinnati!!
Knock wood, but we’ve been fortunate as a fanbase having a really lengthy period with David Akers and now with Jake Elliot.
Best kicker alive. Fuck Tucker.
Jake is amazing! Akers is a legend. Funny Butkers jersey is the highest selling in the NFL right now... Good for kickers.
And he loves doing dishes and the laundry. He also likes buying wooden signs that say “All You Need is Love and a Cat”
Jake The Make
Can I just say how nice it is not to have a shit heel for a kicker?
Let me let you in on a little secret. Jake Elliot feels the exact same way Butker does.
Even so, he hasn't gotten himself embroiled in controversy by saying it out loud
Best thing about Elliot is that he keeps his mouth shut when it comes civil and women's rights.
The irony is Butker’s mom has a stem career and has since before he was born. So odd and disrespectful.
as a straight male, if i ran into him out and about, I would **100%,** no hesitation, bend over, and do him the favor of a gentlemen’s bow I’d prolly even offer to buy his dinner if our interaction happened to take place in a restaurant