Hawks DT draws inspiration from LeBron James’ ‘SNF’ failure

The rookie came up with a one-on-one idea with 2:28 left in the second quarter and the Eagles led 17-3, but the Dolphins got going on the final possession of the first half. Miami didn’t have a repeat second down or automatic first down, and Carter’s best play was able to offset the penalty and go on to third down thanks to a seven-yard sack of teammate Josh Sweat and an extracurricular effort at the end of the game. and 13th. .

Less than a minute later, Carter’s fall became a controversial issue when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa connected on a 29-yard pass on third-and-18. Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson catches the ball. At the end of the second quarter, Tagovailoa passed a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill and scored another point, making the score 17-10.

Although James is one of, if not the greatest players in NBA history, he has a reputation for being one of the game’s most notorious losers. “King James” has even received a warning from the NBA for his past antics.

Carter is off to a huge start in his first NFL season, tying for the team lead with two forced fumbles, ranking third in sacks (3.5) and leading the team in sacks (5) and four. Tied for third among shooting guards in hits (5). . The ninth overall pick in 2023 finished Sunday’s victory with just one tackle, both a quarterback hit and a tackle for loss.

Carter will have a chance to do his best “LBJ” impersonation when Philadelphia takes on the Washington Commanders in Week 8 on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. ET.