The narrator discusses a 1990 NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins, infamously known as the "Body Bag Game." The game was marked by intense violence and numerous injuries, with nine Washington players leaving the game hurt, five of whom had to be carried off the field. The Eagles' coach, Buddy Ryan, had notoriously predicted that the Redskins would be "carted off in body bags," which nearly came true. The game led to a change in NFL rules, allowing teams to dress a third quarterback outside the roster limit. The Redskins ultimately lost the game but went on to dominate the Eagles in a playoff rematch, leading to Ryan's firing. The game is remembered as an iconic moment in Philadelphia franchise history, representing the intense, hard-hitting style of football that defined the Buddy Ryan era.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins was played in week 10 of the 1990 season.
2. The game was held at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. The Eagles were coached by Buddy Ryan, and the Redskins were coached by Joe Gibbs.
4. Buddy Ryan was a defensive-minded coach who was known for his aggressive style.
5. Joe Gibbs was an offensive-minded coach who won three Super Bowls with the Redskins.
6. The game was a rematch between the two teams, with the Redskins having won the first game 13-7.
7. Buddy Ryan famously told reporters that the Eagles would beat the Redskins "so bad, they'll have to be carted off in body bags."
8. Multiple players were injured during the game, including several who had to be carted off the field.
9. The Eagles won the game 28-14.
10. Nine Redskins players left the game with injuries, including five who had to be carried off the field.
11. Three players required a cart, and one required a stretcher.
12. The game led to a change in NFL rules, allowing teams to dress a third quarterback outside of the roster limit.
13. The game is considered an iconic moment in Philadelphia's franchise history.
14. The Eagles and Redskins met again two months later in the first round of the playoffs, which the Redskins won.
15. Buddy Ryan was fired by the Eagles after the playoff game.
16. Joe Gibbs went on to host his third and final Super Bowl trophy the following year.
17. Brian Mitchell, who played as an emergency quarterback for the Redskins, was a rookie that season and was a fifth-round pick.
18. Mitchell led the Redskins down the field and scored a touchdown, which was his first NFL touchdown.
19. Mitchell was never needed again as an emergency quarterback, but he did throw one touchdown in his career as a member of the Eagles.
20. Mitchell's legacy is remembered for his work as one of the best return specialists in the NFL.