Doug Pederson Says He Must ‘Look in the Mirror’ After Cowboys Loss

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson will spend the week wiping egg off his face following Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys.

The Philadelphia Eagles went down 37 – 10 to the Dallas Cowboys after Doug Pederson had publicly guaranteed a win.

Doug Pederson said that the Eagles were going to “win that football game” and take control of the NFC East. It’s fair to say those comments have blown up in his face following the result. 

After the game, Pederson accepted responsibility for the fact that his team didn’t play well.

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“I just felt like I had a lot of confidence in this football team,” Pederson said. 

“A lot of trust, a lot of faith in the guys. We had a good week of preparation.

“Quite honestly, after a game like this, we all have to step back, look in the mirror, especially myself, it starts with me. This is one of those games that you know I take personal from that standpoint. We didn’t play well, That’s personal on me. I’ve got to get that fixed.”

One man who took Pederson’s comments personally was Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Lawrence got his first sack against the Eagles in 9 games on Sunday, and as a result the victory was even sweeter.

“It wasn’t just his comments,” Lawrence told NFL Network’s Jane Slater. 

“I watch Twitter, I watch Instagram, so just seeing the fans talking all this mess about I ain’t get no sacks on Lane (Johnson) and stuff. So it’s just more fuel to the fire. Just wanted to go out there and show the world what we made of.”

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“Nah, it’s over. I feel like he got a statement today,” Lawrence told NBC Sports’ Michele Tafoya. 

“So we’re gonna let him go sleep on it.”