Empire State Building catches flak again for lighting up in green to support Eagles

According to Yogi Berra, it’s déjà vu all over again. This time he may have cut New Yorkers a little deeper.

The Empire State Building was lit up green in support Philadelphia Eagles in their victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship on Sunday night. Saquon Barkley, who previously played for the NFC East rival New York Giants through the 2024 season, ran for two touchdowns.

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The landmark’s X account shows a shot of a building growing in green.

“I’m sorry I have to do this,” the post said. “Glowing in @Eagles colors in honor of their NFC Championship win.”

The bill made it clear that he would be shining in the colors of whoever wins the AFC Championship, but that didn’t seem to matter all that much. Fans criticized the building for being lit up in colors to support Philadelphia’s NFL team, seeing it as betrayal to the city.

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The Empire State Building supported the Eagles two years ago when the team defeated the San Francisco 49ers to reach Super Bowl LVII. The building also lit up red for the Chiefs as they won the AFC Championship that year.

For what it’s worth, New York’s football teams haven’t had much to be happy about in a long time.

Giantsafter releasing Barkley in free agency, he finished the 2024 season with a 3-14 mark. They have one playoff appearance in the last eight seasons.

The New York Jets finished the season 5-12. The Jets haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2010 season.

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The Bills want to take over New York’s pride of place. But first they have to get past the chief.

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