Eagles' Sirianni Blames Self After Loss to Jaguars

Nick Sirianni publicly took responsibility for the Philadelphia Eagles' 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, declaring, "I lost us that game" ^[1]. The Eagles led 17-16 with eight seconds remaining after Jake Elliott drilled a 48-yard field goal, but poor clock management and a failed touchback on the ensuing kickoff gave Jacksonville a chance to win. Ameer Abdullah returned the kick 53 yards to the Philadelphia 38-yard line, setting up Cam Little’s game-winning 57-yard field goal as time expired ^[2].

The Eagles entered the game missing key starters, including Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Hollywood Brown, while also dealing with the recent retirements of Lane Johnson and trade of Cam Jurgens ^[2]. Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was ejected after a fight with Jaguars defensive lineman Bryan Thomas Jr. on the opening kickoff, further weakening their special teams ^[1].

The Jaguars, despite 13 penalties for 100 yards and a failed first-and-goal at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter, capitalized on the Eagles’ mistakes. Little, who had missed an extra point earlier due to a high snap by substitute long snapper Davon Hamilton, called the 57-yard kick the most meaningful moment of his career ^[2]. He credited his soccer background—having played professionally in youth leagues in England—for his composure under pressure.

This marked the first game in NFL history since 1966 to feature two go-ahead field goals in the final 10 seconds of regulation ^[2]. The Eagles’ decision to pass on first and second down with under 30 seconds left drew scrutiny, as it stopped the clock and limited their options. Sirianni said he avoided running the ball exclusively to prevent negative yardage that could have pushed them out of range.

Despite the loss, the Giants remain the only team above .500 in the NFC East ^[1]. The Jaguars improved to 4-1, while the Eagles fell to 2-3. The story was first reported by New York Post and ESPN.