Caitlin Clark has joined the chorus of sports fans reacting to one of the wildest finishes of the NFL’s Week 5 slate. The Indiana Fever star took to X after the Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 in London, calling the ending an “insane win” for the Jags.
Caitlin Clark Reacts to a Wild Finish in London
The game between the Jaguars and Eagles came down to the final seconds. With only eight seconds left, Jacksonville trailed 17-16 after Eagles kicker Jake Elliott knocked through a field goal. At that point, it looked like Philadelphia had done enough to seal the result.
Instead, the Jaguars had one more twist in store. Running back Ameer Abdullah returned the ensuing kick to just inside the Eagles’ 40-yard line, leaving a single second on the clock.
That set the stage for kicker Cam Little, who drilled a 57-yard field goal to win it 19-17. The victory lifted Jacksonville to 4-1 on the season.
Watching from afar, Caitlin Clark summed up the mood in seven words on X: “What an insane win for the Jags.”
How the Jaguars Pulled Off the Comeback
The finish combined special teams brilliance with a clutch kick. Abdullah’s return gave Little a manageable, if still lengthy, attempt. Converting from 57 yards with the game on the line is a high-pressure task, and Little delivered.
Special teams often decide close games, and this one was a textbook example. A return that flips field position can change the entire late-game equation, and here it spared Jacksonville from needing a desperate, low-percentage play. One sequence erased what looked like a game-deciding Eagles score.
The result was a major statement for Jacksonville, which now sits at 4-1 and has quickly become one of the more compelling stories of the early NFL season.
Caitlin Clark’s Growing Presence Across Sports
While basketball remains her calling card, Caitlin Clark has increasingly shown up across the wider sports landscape. She is a golf enthusiast and has played in the ANNIKA pro-am tournament in both 2024 and 2025.
In 2024, a viral TikTok posted by Fever teammate Lexie Hull showed Clark providing commentary on a Phillies-Brewers game. She later called commentating a “hard gig” and gave a shoutout to those who do it for a living, adding that she might try it once for fun if given the chance.
Earlier this month, the three-time WNBA All-Star also appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay. She then took part in one of college football’s most heartwarming traditions during the Iowa Hawkeyes’ game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. After the first quarter, fans, players, coaches and officials waved to patients inside the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, and Caitlin Clark waved back from inside alongside the children.
Why the Reaction Resonated
Reactions from athletes in other sports often carry extra weight with fans, and a short post from Caitlin Clark quickly drew attention. Her message captured what many viewers felt after watching a game that seemed decided, only to be flipped in its final moments.
For Jaguars fans, the moment was a reminder of how quickly momentum can swing in the NFL. For Fever fans, it was another example of their star engaging with the sports world as an enthusiast, not just a competitor. It also underscored her place as an athlete whose influence reaches well beyond the hardwood.
FAQs
What did Caitlin Clark say about the Jaguars’ win?
She posted on X, “What an insane win for the Jags,” a seven-word reaction to the dramatic finish.
What was the final score of the Jaguars vs. Eagles game?
The Jaguars beat the Eagles 19-17 in the NFL’s London game.
Who kicked the game-winning field goal?
Cam Little made a 57-yard field goal to secure the win after Ameer Abdullah’s big kick return.
What is the Jaguars’ record after Week 5?
Jacksonville improved to 4-1 on the season.