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NFL·RECAP·October 11, 2026 03:03 PM ET

Nick Sirianni takes blame for Eagles' late loss to Jaguars

Coach points to final kickoff decision as critical error

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read
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"I didn’t make the right decision and I lost us that game." Eagles HC Nick Sirianni took the blame for the late game mi Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Philadelphia's head coach told players in the locker room that his call on the game's final kickoff directly resulted in the defeat against Jacksonville. The candid postgame admission addressed a series of late execution failures.

Why it matters: The public accountability follows previous media scrutiny over Nick Sirianni's leadership style. Dropping the contest adds immediate pressure on a Philadelphia roster currently navigating a major offensive line transition after the departures of Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens.

What to watch: Philadelphia must stabilize its late-game execution and special teams units ahead of its next matchup.

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