Eagles fans should apologize to Nick Sirianni after Jake Elliott nearly cost them the game and first place in the NFC East

Nick Sirianni was right, and you all were wrong. For the last few weeks there has been a strange portion of the Eagles fanbase that has been bringing up Sirianni’s 4th down decision making as well as 2 point conversions, as if they are the only thing that matters from some reason. Newsflash, it really doesn’t when the team is on a 5 game win streak that now turned into six after last night’s huge win.

Since we’re on the subject of the Eagles head coach, another aspect of his job that doesn’t get talked about enough is managing all the players and their well-being/morale. No player on the Birds could use some support than kicker Jake Elliott, who is in some sort of awful slump considering he was once viewed as one of the best kickers in the NFL.

It wasn’t the smoothest outing for Jake Elliott on Monday night. The Eagles’ usually reliable kicker missed two field goals in the first half, helping Washington take a 10-3 lead into halftime. The struggles continued in the fourth quarter when a missed extra point left Philadelphia holding onto a precarious one-point advantage.

After the game, head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t waver in his support for Elliott. “We believe in Jake because he’s proven himself time and again,” Sirianni said, referencing Elliott’s consistent performance since joining the team in 2017.

Nick Sirianni instilling confidence in Eagles struggling kicker

Nick Sirianni on Jake Elliott and his struggles tonight

Says Elliott has made so many clutch kicks and he will continue to trust him pic.twitter.com/X9R7cUDTmg

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) November 15, 2024

For the first time in their storied history, the Philadelphia Eagles have started 8-2 or better in three consecutive seasons. This remarkable feat underscores the consistency and dominance of Nick Sirianni’s squad, who continue to set the standard in the NFL.

What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is the company Sirianni now keeps. Over the last 30 years, only five head coaches have achieved this level of early-season success in three straight years: Nick Sirianni, Sean Payton, Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy, and Mike Shanahan. That’s a Hall-of-Fame caliber list, and Sirianni is the latest to join their ranks.

At just 42 years old, Sirianni’s rapid ascent in the coaching ranks is nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only propelled the Eagles to perennial contender status but has also positioned him as one of the brightest minds in the game today.

The Eagles’ consistent success is a testament to Sirianni’s culture, adaptability, and ability to get the best out of his players. As the season progresses, the Birds have their sights set on another deep playoff run—and hopefully another Super Bowl appearance.

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