Michael Clay explains Eagles' kickoff issues against Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles special teams coordinator Michael Clay addressed a key moment from their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The play in question involved a kickoff to returner Ameer Abdullah with just eight seconds remaining, which sparked debate among fans. Clay acknowledged a lack of execution from the kickoff coverage team, highlighting issues with tackling and getting off blocks. He emphasized that the mistakes made in that final moment should serve as teachable moments for the coaching staff moving forward. The Eagles are now preparing for their next game as they review their performance.
- •Michael Clay discussed the Eagles' final kickoff execution after Week 5.
- •Kickoff to Ameer Abdullah occurred with eight seconds left in the game.
- •Clay cited missed tackles and coverage issues as main problems.
- •The Eagles will analyze this moment as they prepare for Week 6.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Clay finally explains what went wrong on the Eagles’ final kickoff vs. Jaguars
"Though the dust has settled on Week 5 and teams are turning their attention to Week 6, there’s one play Philadelphia Eagles fans have continued to debate ad nauseam: Nick Sirianni’s decision to kick the ball to Jacksonville Jaguars returner Ameer Abdullah with eight seconds left to play. Yes, the Eagles could have planned out their final drive […] The post Michael Clay finally explains what went wrong on the Eagles’ final kickoff vs. Jaguars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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