For the second time in three weeks, Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews fumbled in an absolutely inexcusable game situation, in which the Eagles had a lead and were trying to bleed the clock.

With 4:47 left in the fourth quarter and an 18-point lead during the Eagles' win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Mathews ran to edge on first down and had the ball popped out of his grasp by cornerback Xavier Rhodes.

That's not even much of a strip attempt. It's simply very sloppy fundamentals.

The Vikings would score a touchdown on the ensuing possession, although it was of virtually no consequence to the outcome of the game, fortunately for Mathews and the Eagles.



