Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks off the field after win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Sirianni is once again taking heat from Philadelphia Eagles fans over a baffling game management decision late in the first half against the New Orleans Saints.
The Eagles appeared well-positioned for a game-tying field goal with 14 seconds left in the first half while trailing 3-0. The team faced a 4th and 1 from the Saints’ 15-yard line, and only had one timeout left.
The Eagles lined up to go for it, an odd decision but a defensible one given how effective the team’s “tush push” play is in short yardage situations. Sirianni called a fake that instead turned into an outside run by Saquon Barkley, but the Saints were all over it.
The folks in Philly are not happy with Nick Sirianni after this @BarstoolPhilly pic.twitter.com/BYggHmOPkS
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 22, 2024
Sirianni was absolutely roasted for his decision. Even if the Eagles had converted, there would have likely been time for them to take one low-percentage shot at the end zone. Instead, they walked away without any points.
Just beyond stupid coaching. TAKE THE POINTS.
If you get the first down you only have 1 play left. Ridiculous decision by Sirianni.
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) September 22, 2024
Someone please explain to me the logic of Philly going for a 4th & 1, on the 12, with 1 timeout & :14 left… because there is none whatsoever.
IF you pick it up… you’re still just kicking a FG.
Just more absolutely baffling game management by Sirianni.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 22, 2024
Perhaps Sirianni was trying to jumpstart an offense that was struggling on Sunday. This is the second time in as many weeks that he has made a very high-risk decision that did not pay off, though, and fans and critics are starting to get very frustrated. This one was even less defensible than last week’s play, and it had a hint of desperation to it.
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