Nick Sirianni accepts blame for Eagles’ kickoff decision in loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni took responsibility for a critical kickoff decision in Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to Jacksonville on October 11 in London. After Jake Elliott's 48-yard field goal gave the Eagles a late lead, Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff 53 yards, allowing Jacksonville to set up a game-winning 57-yard field goal. Sirianni stated, 'I lost us the game,' acknowledging the coaching error that led to the loss. The Eagles have now lost three consecutive games after starting the season with two victories.
- •Eagles led 17-16 with eight seconds left in the game.
- •Ameer Abdullah's return set up Jacksonville's winning field goal.
- •Sirianni admitted the kickoff decision was a mistake.
- •Elliott followed orders to kick the ball into the field of play.
- •Philadelphia now has a record of 2-3 this season.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni takes blame for Eagles' kickoff strategy in final minute: 'I cost us that game'
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni takes blame for kickoff decision in Eagles’ loss
"Nick Sirianni took responsibility for the Eagles’ costly final kickoff against Jacksonville, while Jake Elliott said he followed orders
"Nick Sirianni found himself in the crosshairs after a close loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 6:41 PMNick Sirianni takes blame for Eagles' kickoff strategy in final minute: 'I cost us that game'
Nick Sirianni found himself in the crosshairs after a close loss.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 6:05 PMNick Sirianni takes blame for kickoff decision in Eagles’ loss
Nick Sirianni took responsibility for the Eagles’ costly final kickoff against Jacksonville, while Jake Elliott said he followed orders
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