Eagles Thank God for Superior Free Will, Claim Victory Over Chiefs Was Self-Made

“Our players chose to win,” Sirianni Declares

PHILADELPHIA—In a move that has sparked controversy and eye-rolls across the theological and football communities, the Philadelphia Eagles have issued an official statement thanking God for gifting them a superior sense of free will compared to their Super Bowl LIX opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles, who narrowly defeated the Chiefs 38-37 in a nail-biting finish, attribute their victory not to divine intervention, but to divinely-endowed decision-making prowess.

"We are grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us," said Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni during a press conference held outside a local cathedral. "But let's be clear: we won that game because our players chose to win. God gave us the free will to make better choices than the Chiefs, and we ran with it—literally, in Saquon Barkley’s case."

The statement goes on to suggest that while God loves all His children, He recognizes that some possess a stronger inclination towards making correct decisions, especially when those decisions involve running, catching, and tackling.

The Kansas City Chiefs organization has declined to comment, but sources close to the team suggest that several players have been seen attending advanced courses in decision theory and moral philosophy. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was reportedly overheard lamenting, “I threw three touchdowns; what more did the Big Man want from me? Maybe I should have chosen to throw four.”

Theological scholars are divided on the Eagles' bold assertion. "It's a fascinating interpretation of predestination versus free will," says Dr. Thomas Aquinas IV, a professor of football theology at Notre Dame. "Are the Eagles suggesting that God pre-selected them for superior decision-making skills? And if so, what does that say about the Chiefs' eternal souls?"

Meanwhile, fans are reacting with a mixture of amusement and disbelief. "I'm an Eagles fan, and even I think this is ridiculous," said one commenter on a popular sports blog. "Next, they'll be thanking God for giving them better genetics."

As for the Eagles, they remain steadfast in their belief that their Super Bowl victory was a testament to their superior free will. They are already looking ahead to next season, confident that with God's continued blessing—and their own unwavering commitment to making the right choices—they can achieve the impossible and thank God again next year.

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