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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni accepts blame for loss after controversial kickoff decision

Sirianni said his decision to kick off in bounds allowed a 53‑yard return that set up the Jaguars’ game‑winning field goal.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:10:26 GMT

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he "didn't make the right decision" that cost the team a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, according to Bleacher Report.

After Jake Elliott nailed a 48‑yard field goal with eight seconds left to give the Eagles a 17‑16 lead, the Eagles chose to kick the ball off in bounds. Ameer Abdullah returned it 53 yards, giving the Jaguars field position for Cam Little’s 57‑yard field goal as time expired.

Elliott confirmed he was instructed to kick the ball in bounds, while Jaguars quarterback Jalen Hurts noted that a kick into the end zone or out of bounds would have left Jacksonville with no timeout and possibly another play.

Key facts

Nick Sirianni said he made the wrong decision on the final kickoff (bleacherreport.com)
Jake Elliott hit a 48‑yard field goal with eight seconds left to put Philadelphia ahead 17‑16 (bleacherreport.com)
Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff 53 yards, setting up a 57‑yard field goal by Cam Little that won the game for Jacksonville (bleacherreport.com)
Elliott was told to kick the ball in bounds (bleacherreport.com)
The loss was the Eagles' third consecutive defeat (bleacherreport.com)