NFL fans were in awe as Eagles punter Braden Mann made a game-saving hold on a field goal in the snow
The Eagles and Rams knew that Sunday's NFC divisional round game had the risk of snowy conditions in the second half, and the forecasts weren't joking when the wind and heavy snow rolled in at Lincoln Financial Field.
And with the snow, every player's job becomes significantly more challenging. But luckily for the Eagles, punter (and holder) Braden Mann was up to the task.
As the Eagles lined up to attempt a 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, the snow was coming down so hard that it was difficult to even see the ball on the broadcast. It couldn't have been easy for the players on the field either. So, with that in mind, Mann may have made the catch of the game.
Clutch hold in the elements 🙌
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Mann corralled a tough snap and lined up the hold to perfection for Jake Elliott, who made the field goal. He had a similar moment a few minutes later after he Eagles recovered a fumble.
They were the kind of plays that wouldn't show up in a box score, but NFL fans were awfully impressed.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
If the Eagles win, Braden Mann definitely deserves a game ball and they should just go ahead just make it the ball he held here. #Eagles #Rams #Holdier pic.twitter.com/NTzXzBXUNW
— John Breech (@johnbreech) January 19, 2025
Braden Mann the real MVP for the eagles so far
— regular dude (@PiddlesMcGee) January 19, 2025
Braden Mann holds the X-factor today.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 19, 2025
I think Braden Mann is the best holder in the NFL
— alex katson 🇯🇵 (@alexkatson) January 19, 2025
Braden Mann just made two top-tier FG holds for the #Eagles.
— Adam Silverstein (@SilversteinAdam) January 19, 2025
Braden Mann unsung hero of the game so far. Catching those snaps and placing the ball in this weather is not easy. Please Braden Mann let me have your kids. Mine are annoying.
— Chester Winberg (@winberg_ch56992) January 19, 2025
Braden Mann is the MVP?
— Paul C (@HurtsyIvania) January 19, 2025
If the Eagles hold on, all the credit to Braden Mann the holder for Jake Elliott. In these conditions, an unbelievably tough job.
— Geoff Arnold (@GeoffOnTheAir) January 19, 2025
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