In the wake of a tough Monday night loss to the Chargers, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed what many had suspected heading into the game: he’s taking a more hands-on approach with the offense.
According to reports prior to kickoff, Sirianni had stepped more directly into the offensive meeting room, leading the early portions of those sessions before turning things over to first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. It was a noticeable shift in involvement - and while the results didn’t pan out on the scoreboard, Sirianni made it clear postgame that he’s not backing off.
“I’m the head coach, so my attention goes to places that I feel like it needs to go,” Sirianni said. “This week was with the offense, and I’ll continue to go in there with those guys and grind it out through the weeds with them and continue to move forward with that.”
It’s a coach digging in, trying to steady the ship. But Monday night’s 22-19 overtime loss told a familiar story for a team still searching for rhythm.
Jalen Hurts had a night to forget, turning the ball over five times - the first such game of his career - and those giveaways proved costly. Despite moving the ball reasonably well, the Eagles couldn’t finish drives when it mattered.
Philadelphia racked up 365 total yards, picked up 19 first downs, and averaged 5.5 yards per play. On paper, that’s enough to stay competitive - and they did. But a 4-of-13 conversion rate on third downs and a string of critical turnovers made the difference in a game that slipped away late.
“I thought we moved the ball and did a lot of good things today,” Sirianni said. “But we didn’t finish drives … for multiple reasons and had some turnovers for multiple reasons.”
It’s a frustrating mix: offensive flashes that hint at potential, paired with self-inflicted wounds that stall momentum. And while the increased involvement from Sirianni didn’t produce immediate results, his comments suggest this is more than a one-week experiment. He’s committing to the grind, staying in the room, staying in the fight.
“I anticipate being in there still,” he said.
As for broader changes? Don’t expect a shake-up.
Sirianni was clear: no plans to alter roles, staffing, or personnel at this point. The message is simple - stay the course, fix what’s fixable, and trust the process.
For a team with postseason aspirations, that internal belief will be tested. The talent is there.
The execution, especially in critical moments, hasn’t been. And now, with the head coach doubling down on his presence in the offensive trenches, the Eagles are hoping that leadership from the top can help turn the tide.