Eagles Fans Officially Cross the Line: Kevin Patullo House Vandalized Following Bears Loss
Let’s be real for a second: Being a Philadelphia Eagles fan is basically a part-time job that pays you exclusively in high blood pressure and emotional damage. We are talking about a fanbase that has booed Santa Claus, climbed greased poles, and generally made “passion” a competitive sport. But this past weekend, following a genuinely dismal performance against the Chicago Bears, a few fans decided to take things from “passionate” to “criminal,” and frankly, it’s a massive L for the entire city.
We aren’t just talking about mean tweets or those “Fire Everyone” calls on sports radio. We are talking about actual vandalism at the home of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
The Viral TikTok Incident Targeting Patullo
If you were scrolling through TikTok this weekend, you might have seen a video making the rounds that looked like footage from a low-budget heist movie. A group of people were seen launching objects at a residence claimed to belong to Patullo. Initially, the internet rumor mill—being the calm, rational place it is—suggested these “fans” were throwing rocks.
Luckily, or I guess less unluckily, the Moorestown, N.J. Police Department confirmed to local outlets that the projectiles were actually eggs. The incident went down around 2:50 a.m. on Saturday morning, which really begs the question: Don’t you have anything better to do at 3 a.m. than waste good protein on a coach’s siding?
The TikTok account responsible even tried to do damage control in their own comments section (because of course they did), clarifying that they only threw eggs at Patullo. They added a charming disclaimer that rocks were reserved for Nick Sirianni’s “bum ass.” While I appreciate the clarification on their choice of ammunition, vandalizing a man’s house because the screen game isn’t working is absolute insanity.
Why the Fanbase Is at a Boiling Point
To understand the anger (though not the actions), you have to look at the on-field product. It has been a rough go for the Birds. The offense, which was supposed to be high-flying, is currently grounded. Under the guidance of Patullo and head coach Nick Sirianni, the Eagles are ranked No. 22 in passing offense, scraping by with an average of roughly 196 yards per game.
The Black Friday game against the Bears was the breaking point for many. Losing 24-15 to Chicago—a team that hasn’t exactly been a juggernaut—ruined the holiday weekend for pretty much everyone in the Delaware Valley. Jalen Hurts put up 230 yards and two touchdowns, but the unit looked disjointed, sluggish, and uninspired.
When you combine a lackluster performance with the already high expectations of Philly sports culture, you get a powder keg. We saw “Fire Kevin Patullo” chants at Lincoln Financial Field. Someone even paid actual American dollars to rent an electronic road sign near the Sports Complex demanding his firing. That is the kind of pettiness I can almost respect because it’s creative and legal. Egging a house? Not so much.
Sirianni’s Response and the Human Element
Despite the uproar and the dairy-based assault on his coordinator’s home, Nick Sirianni isn’t budging. In his Monday press conference, he confirmed that Patullo is retaining his play-calling duties. Sirianni gave the standard “we need to scheme better/coach better” answer that fans are tired of hearing, but he made it clear that a change at the OC position isn’t happening right now.
And here is where we need to draw the line. It is perfectly fine to critique Patullo for the 22nd-ranked rushing offense. It is fine to yell at your TV. It is even fine to hold up signs at the stadium. But Kevin Patullo is a human being with a family.
Reports indicate that Patullo’s family, including his children, live in that house. Imagine waking up at 3 a.m. to thuds against your walls because a few guys are mad about a blocked punt or a failed third-down conversion. Football is life in Philly, but at the end of the day, it is literally a game. Jeopardizing the safety and peace of mind of a coach’s family is trash behavior.
Police Involvement and Moving Forward
Police detectives are actively working to identify the vandals involved in the incident. It’s a messy situation that casts a shadow over a fanbase that prides itself on being tough but fair. These individuals don’t represent the majority of Eagles fans, but they certainly give the rest of the league plenty of ammo to call Philly fans “the worst.”
If you want Patullo fired, tweet about it. Call the radio station. Don’t show up at his house with a carton of Grade A large eggs. It’s embarrassing, it’s illegal, and it definitely isn’t going to help the Eagles score more points next Monday against the Chargers.
