It was a rare rough outing for Jake Elliott - the kind of game that sticks with you, especially when you're known for being one of the most reliable kickers in the league. But even after missing three field goals in the first half of Saturday’s win over the Commanders, the Eagles aren’t hitting the panic button. Head coach Nick Sirianni made that much clear after the game: the confidence in Elliott hasn’t wavered.
And really, why would it?
Elliott’s been money for years in Philly. From that unforgettable 61-yarder as a rookie to his clutch performances in the Super Bowl run, he's earned the kind of trust that one bad day doesn’t erase.
But make no mistake - Saturday was rough. Three misses in one half is uncharted territory for Elliott, especially in a game with major NFC East implications.
The low point came in the second quarter when things went from bad to worse. After missing a kick, Elliott got a second chance thanks to a Commanders penalty - only to miss the do-over as well.
That’s the kind of sequence that can rattle even a seasoned pro. But Sirianni didn’t flinch.
“I have the utmost confidence in Jake,” the coach said postgame. “Like any team, you have ups and downs… He’ll respond, he’ll rebound from this.”
That’s not just coach-speak. Sirianni knows what he has in Elliott - a guy who’s come through time and again when the lights are brightest. And with the playoffs right around the corner, the Eagles are going to need that version of him back.
The good news? Despite the kicking struggles, Philadelphia still walked away with the win - and the NFC East crown.
The defense stepped up, the ground game did its job, and the team found a way to get it done. That’s what good teams do: they overcome the bumps.
Still, as January football looms, every point matters. One missed kick in the postseason can be the difference between a confetti shower and a long, quiet flight home.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni says he has a ton of confidence in kicker Jake Elliott: “He’ll respond and he’ll rebound from this.” pic.twitter.com/nxqy24KlYk
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) December 21, 2025
But if Sirianni’s demeanor is any indication, there’s no crisis in the Eagles’ special teams room. Just a veteran kicker with a short memory and a long track record, ready to bounce back when it counts most.