Eagles Fans March on City as they Scale Lampposts, Chant 'f the Chiefs' and Face Off with Cops
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Mayhem broke out in the City of Brotherly Love last night following the Philadelphia Eagles' narrow Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Signs of unrest surfaced almost immediately after the team's 38-35 defeat Sunday night - with disgruntled fans swarming City Hall and clashing with cops that had been stationed throughout the city in case of such an outcome.
Police scanner audio after 10:30 pm suggested police had made multiple arrests, as citizens were seen scaling lampposts, chanting 'f*** the Chiefs', and hurling glass bottles throughout the city's Downtown neighborhood.
Footage circulating on social media also shows several residents lighting fireworks, with others egging on armed SWAT teams tasked with keeping the peace.
In one shocking clip, a group of Philadelphians has seen lighting fireworks, with some reports indicating the explosives are being thrown at officers.
Cops were using tear gas to deter any further disruptions, after a crushing defeat highlighted by game-altering penalties.
The loss is compounded by the fact the city's baseball team, the Phillies, similarly crashed out of the World Series just a few months ago.
Heartbroken Eagles fans poured into the city's streets after the game last night.
With drum bands continuing the march and fireworks exploding overhead, some stayed in high spirits, reciting team chants.
Videos showed some supporters leading the city towards a riot, climbing up traffic lights and over city infrastructure.
As others drink from large bottles, one man is seen diving from a bus station to surf the large crowds below.
Lines of police in riot gear were swept in to stabilize the situation and protect buildings as the crowds started to grow desperately out of hand.
Eagles fans are then filmed shuffling forwards in a mob, cursing the victorious Chiefs and drinking.
Around 11 pm, a large police presence formed and deployed smoke bombs to defuse the crowds and send people home.
But police scanner audio suggests multiple arrests had already been made.
Cops are photographed wielding riot shields and batons for crowd control.
In 2018, authorities famously slathered grease onto posts around the city when the Eagles beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl in an attempt to stop fans from climbing them.
Before the game started, a large crowd of Eagles fans was seen tipping a car on a side street in North Philadelphia.
A man is filmed getting on top of the overturned car with arms spread in triumph while a mob of supporters in green surrounds the car.
The Chiefs' win on Sunday was anything but a given. The 1.5-point underdogs not only trailed for much of the game but were struggling to contain Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who was playing the game of his life.
Outside of a costly second-quarter fumble, which was returned for a touchdown by Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, Hurts was sensational.
The third-year Eagles star tossed for 304 yards and one touchdown while running for three scores and a two-poi
Signs of unrest surfaced almost immediately after the team's 38-35 defeat Sunday night - with disgruntled fans swarming City Hall and clashing with cops that had been stationed throughout the city in case of such an outcome.
Police scanner audio after 10:30 pm suggested police had made multiple arrests, as citizens were seen scaling lampposts, chanting 'f*** the Chiefs', and hurling glass bottles throughout the city's Downtown neighborhood.
Footage circulating on social media also shows several residents lighting fireworks, with others egging on armed SWAT teams tasked with keeping the peace.
In one shocking clip, a group of Philadelphians has seen lighting fireworks, with some reports indicating the explosives are being thrown at officers.
Cops were using tear gas to deter any further disruptions, after a crushing defeat highlighted by game-altering penalties.
The loss is compounded by the fact the city's baseball team, the Phillies, similarly crashed out of the World Series just a few months ago.
Heartbroken Eagles fans poured into the city's streets after the game last night.
With drum bands continuing the march and fireworks exploding overhead, some stayed in high spirits, reciting team chants.
Videos showed some supporters leading the city towards a riot, climbing up traffic lights and over city infrastructure.
As others drink from large bottles, one man is seen diving from a bus station to surf the large crowds below.
Lines of police in riot gear were swept in to stabilize the situation and protect buildings as the crowds started to grow desperately out of hand.
Eagles fans are then filmed shuffling forwards in a mob, cursing the victorious Chiefs and drinking.
Around 11 pm, a large police presence formed and deployed smoke bombs to defuse the crowds and send people home.
But police scanner audio suggests multiple arrests had already been made.
Cops are photographed wielding riot shields and batons for crowd control.
In 2018, authorities famously slathered grease onto posts around the city when the Eagles beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl in an attempt to stop fans from climbing them.
Before the game started, a large crowd of Eagles fans was seen tipping a car on a side street in North Philadelphia.
A man is filmed getting on top of the overturned car with arms spread in triumph while a mob of supporters in green surrounds the car.
The Chiefs' win on Sunday was anything but a given. The 1.5-point underdogs not only trailed for much of the game but were struggling to contain Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who was playing the game of his life.
Outside of a costly second-quarter fumble, which was returned for a touchdown by Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, Hurts was sensational.
The third-year Eagles star tossed for 304 yards and one touchdown while running for three scores and a two-poi