A late fourth-down call that's left Eagles fans scratching their heads. Coach Nick Sirianni's decision to go for it, rather than kicking a field goal with just over 33 seconds remaining and a four-point lead, has sparked debate among the faithful.
Recovering from a turnover on fourth down, the Eagles held onto their slim lead before facing a pivotal moment: a short kick to put them up six points. Yet, they opted for a deep pass attempt that fell incomplete, effectively ending any hope of victory on the field.
In hindsight, it's easy to see why Sirianni made his call. The Eagles had been built around Jalen Hurts' ability to make big plays down the stretch, and this was no different. However, as we've seen in previous victories – including a 28-3 blowout over the Giants last season – Sirianni has consistently shown faith in his offense's ability to come through.
But on Monday night, that trust proved unwarranted. The Packers' kicker, Brandon McManus, botched a 64-yard attempt with seconds left, securing the Eagles' narrow 10-7 victory.
When asked about the decision post-game, Sirianni acknowledged it might have been wiser to kick the field goal and put the game out of reach. Yet, he maintained his confidence in Hurts and company, citing their ability to "end the game" with a touchdown if necessary.
For Eagles fans, this moment serves as a poignant reminder that in high-pressure situations, even the best-laid plans can fall apart. While Sirianni's gamble ultimately paid off, it was also a stark reminder that sometimes simplicity is the wisest course of action – especially when all that's left to do is secure victory.
Recovering from a turnover on fourth down, the Eagles held onto their slim lead before facing a pivotal moment: a short kick to put them up six points. Yet, they opted for a deep pass attempt that fell incomplete, effectively ending any hope of victory on the field.
In hindsight, it's easy to see why Sirianni made his call. The Eagles had been built around Jalen Hurts' ability to make big plays down the stretch, and this was no different. However, as we've seen in previous victories – including a 28-3 blowout over the Giants last season – Sirianni has consistently shown faith in his offense's ability to come through.
But on Monday night, that trust proved unwarranted. The Packers' kicker, Brandon McManus, botched a 64-yard attempt with seconds left, securing the Eagles' narrow 10-7 victory.
When asked about the decision post-game, Sirianni acknowledged it might have been wiser to kick the field goal and put the game out of reach. Yet, he maintained his confidence in Hurts and company, citing their ability to "end the game" with a touchdown if necessary.
For Eagles fans, this moment serves as a poignant reminder that in high-pressure situations, even the best-laid plans can fall apart. While Sirianni's gamble ultimately paid off, it was also a stark reminder that sometimes simplicity is the wisest course of action – especially when all that's left to do is secure victory.
. It was only 33 seconds to go and they still had 4 points lead... it's not like it was a game on the line in double overtime or anything 
. But at the same time, I guess you gotta respect Sirianni's willingness to trust his team to make a big play... Hurts did just do that, after all 
. Still, a 64-yard kick with seconds left? That's crazy talk 
. And now we're all talking about how it could've been a simpler way to win 
. Maybe next time they'll stick to the plan and not get all fancy 
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i mean, i get what he was going for - jalen hurts has been on fire all season and you gotta ride the hot streaks right? 
but c'mon, a 64 yard field goal attempt with like 10 seconds left? 
that kicking game by mcmanus was sketchy at best tho... 
And don't even get me started on Jalen Hurts, he's a beast but come on! 
. still, gotta wonder what woulda been if they'd just played it safe... maybe next time they'll know better 
. So, maybe next time, let's take a deep breath and consider playing it safe... after all, sometimes less really is more 
. And you're telling me his trust in Jalen Hurts' ability to make big plays is more important than kicking the ball away 
? Newsflash: sometimes simplicity is just simpler 
The Eagles had such a huge lead, but instead they went for broke and took their chances on a Hail Mary kinda play 
Now we're all left wondering what could've been #EaglesFANSforever #FourthDownFail #FootballMystery
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. What's more, their offense had been built around Hurts' ability to make big plays in crunch time 
. So yeah, I get why Sirianni went for it, but... 
...anyway, at least it worked out in the end 
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still shaking my head over this one 
. I mean, it's not like it was going to change the game's outcome dramatically... just put it away, right? 
what was he thinking?! 
. I mean, would it have killed them to just kick that field goal and put the game out of reach? 
– even if it didn't work out exactly as planned 
and sometimes, no matter how smart or bold your plan is, things just don't go according to script 
. I mean, it's like they took all the "Jalen Hurts can make big plays" hype and threw it out the window 
The game's over 
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