Eagles 2025 has been a whirlwind of milestones, snubs, and record-breaking moments. With a 93-53-1 record, three Super Bowl appearances, and two championships since 2017, the team has been a powerhouse. Yet, Coach Nick Sirianni still finds himself overlooked for Coach of the Year honors, a rare snub that has fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.
Coach of the Year Snub
Sirianni’s tenure has never included a “bad year” – a key reason he’s been passed over for the award. In 2021, after taking the Eagles to the playoffs following a four-win season under Doug Pederson, Sirianni received zero votes. He finished fifth in 2022 after a Super Bowl run, was not among the 12 coaches with votes in 2023, and slipped to 12th in 2024. Vegas oddsmakers rank Sirianni as the 15th-best chance to win Coach of the Year. He is one of only five coaches in history to lead his first five teams to the playoffs, reach two Super Bowls, win one, and hold the 5th-highest winning percentage. His win-loss record against coaches who have won Coach of the Year is 27-9 (.750). Sirianni is the only coach to have reached the playoffs and won a Super Bowl in each of the last five seasons. The only other team to reach the playoffs in each of the last five years is the Bills, who the Eagles face on Sunday. He is also the only coach in history to reach the postseason in each of his first five seasons and win a Super Bowl along the way. He made funny faces on the sideline, yells at fans, and loses his cool sometimes, yet he’s created a culture of winning in that building that’s unparalleled in the league. He’s an offensive coach who doesn’t call plays.
The writer noted, “I might be the only one.”
Rare Pro Bowl Cornerbacks
The Eagles made history again when Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean both earned Pro Bowl honors in their second season. The only other team to achieve this feat was the 1961 Houston Oilers, with 2nd-year corners Mark Johnston and Tony Banifield. In the last four years, the Eagles have had four players in their first or second season named to a Pro Bowl, a total that matches the five such players in the previous 33 years.
Jalen Hurts’ Interception-to-TD Streak
Hurts is the first quarterback in 22 years to throw four interceptions and no touchdowns in one game, then follow with a two-game span that includes at least five touchdown passes and no interceptions. He threw four INTs against the Chargers, then added three TDs with no INTs against the Raiders and two TDs with no INTs against the Commanders. The last quarterback to do this was former Eagle Jeff Garcia in 2003, who had a similar pattern against the 49ers, Cardinals, and Bengals.
Defensive Line Contract Drama
The dynamic between Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter has sparked debate over contract values. Carter, once expected to command an NFL-record salary, has missed games and faced criticism for shape and consistency. Davis, on the other hand, has blossomed into a top interior lineman, earning a new tender of $13 million for 2026. Davis’s value has risen to the $20-$25 million range, while Carter’s future remains uncertain. Howie Roseman faces tough decisions about retaining both players, especially as the team has drafted too well on defense.
Vic Fangio commented on the Pro Bowl voting process: “I think they need to form a committee for the Pro Bowl, get a couple retired coaches, couple retired personnel guys, couple retired players that will take pride in it. Everybody and their mother’s got a vote.”
Interior Linemen Sack Rarity
The Eagles are the only NFL team with four interior linemen each recording at least two sacks this season: Moro Ojomo (5.0), Jordan Davis (4.5), Byron Young (2.5), and Jalen Carter (2.0). This is the third time since sacks became official in 1982 that the Eagles have had three interior linemen with multiple sacks, all within the last five years. In 2021, the trio was Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, and Milton Williams; in 2023, it was Carter, Cox, Davis, and Marlon Tuipulotu.
Key Takeaways
- Sirianni remains snubbed for Coach of the Year despite a record of playoff appearances and a Super Bowl win.
- Mitchell and DeJean’s Pro Bowl selections are a rare first-season achievement.
- Hurts’ interception-to-TD streak mirrors a 2003 performance by Jeff Garcia.
- The Davis-Carter contract debate highlights the challenge of balancing talent and salary cap.
The 2025 season underscores the Eagles’ continued excellence and the complex dynamics that accompany success in the NFL.
