Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks to the bench before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni made another head-scratcher of a decision in his team’s Week 9 game, but the end result was a victory.
The Eagles were leading 28-23 and had 4th-and-10 at the Jacksonville 39 late in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday in Philadelphia, Pa. The Jaguars had just called their third and final timeout with 2:16 remaining. Rather than punting and trying to pin Jacksonville deep, Sirianni chose to have kicker Jake Elliott attempt a 57-yard field goal. The kick was no good…