Eagles coach Sirianni owns late-game loss to Jaguars in London
Philadelphia fell 19-17 to Jacksonville in London after the Jaguars' late comeback, and coach Nick Sirianni has taken the blame for his closing-moments decisions.
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What happened
The Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, with the Jaguars completing a late comeback. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni publicly accepted responsibility for his handling of the final moments, including a timeout and the final kickoff. Sirianni's kick-coverage unit reportedly confirmed the mistake on the last kickoff.
Why it matters
The loss moved the Eagles to 2-3 on the season, and fans have called for Sirianni's accountability. One outlet noted that his seat is heating up.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 4:20 PM ET: Sirianni said he lost the game for Philadelphia after the late-game call in the 19-17 defeat to Jacksonville.
- Oct 11, 8:13 PM ET: Fans criticized Sirianni's timeout decision as the Jaguars mounted their comeback, with the Eagles now at 2-3.
- Oct 12, 1:22 PM ET: Reports said Sirianni's kick-coverage unit confirmed his mistake in failing to put the final kickoff into the end zone.
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