Eagles fall to Jaguars in London after controversial special teams decision
Philadelphia lost to Jacksonville 20-16 after a late kickoff return set up the winning field goal, with head coach Nick Sirianni taking responsibility for the strategic error.
Philadelphia continued its recent slide with a 20-16 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, dropping to 2-3 on the season. The Eagles led 16-14 with 1:35 left and drove into field-goal range, but head coach Nick Sirianni chose to allow a return on Jake Elliott’s 48-yard kick. Ameer Abdullah returned the kick 53 yards, giving the Jaguars a short field and a 57-yard game-winning field goal by Cam Little.
Sirianni said, "I didn't make the right decision and I lost us that game… I put that fully on me."
The loss marked the second consecutive week the Eagles failed to close out a game they had led late, extending a three-game losing streak. The team’s offensive line, hampered by injuries and recent roster changes, struggled throughout, and the second-half play-calling relied heavily on ineffective runs and short screens. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown without an interception, but the offense was unable to sustain drives.
Defensively, Philadelphia held the Jaguars to a first-and-goal stop in the first half, but the special-teams lapse proved decisive. The game also featured multiple ejections and penalties early on, setting a chaotic tone.
Looking ahead, the Eagles will return to Philadelphia for a matchup against the Carolina Panthers, hoping to halt the downturn after a demanding overseas trip.