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Eagles Edge Packers 10-7 on MNF as Sirianni’s Late Fourth-Down Gamble Draws Scrutiny

Sirianni cited wind-driven kick trajectory concerns as the reason for calling a fourth-down deep shot.

Overview

  • Philadelphia faced 4th-and-6 at the Green Bay 35 with 33 seconds left and chose a deep pass to A.J. Brown that fell incomplete.
  • Nick Sirianni defended the choice, saying "I stand put on that decision," and pointed to wind considerations rather than punting.
  • The Packers’ prior 4th-and-1 was blown up after Eagles defenders audibly identified an inside-zone run, leading to a Josh Jacobs fumble.
  • An illegal-formation flag on that play meant any first down would not have counted, though Green Bay would have received another snap if accepted.
  • Green Bay’s final possession ended with Brandon McManus missing a 64-yard attempt as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman questioned the Eagles’ late-game call on the broadcast.