Nick Sirianni: "I lost us that game"
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took full responsibility for a late-game loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after choosing to kick the ball into the landing zone. The decision allowed for a return that set up a game-winning field goal for Jacksonville.
Why it matters
The NFL's recent rule changes regarding kickoffs are forcing coaches to make high-stakes strategic decisions that directly influence game outcomes.
The NFL’s decision to move the touchback from the 30 to the 35 continues to create some crazy end of game situations. And some interesting late-game decisions.
Two weeks after the Cowboys made the wrong decision to put the kickoff into the end zone and concede the 35 against the Ravens in Rio, the Eagles made the wrong decision to put the ball in play against the Jaguars in London.
With eight seconds left after a 48-yard field goal put the Eagles ahead 17-16, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni opted to kick the ball into the landing zone.
Jaguars running back Ameer Abdullah caught the ball at the eight and returned it 53 yards in seven seconds. And a 57-yard field goal from Cam Little gave Jacksonville the win.
After the game, Sirianni took the blame for the loss.
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