After a 22‑19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni increased his involvement in the offensive game plan. “Yeah, you know, again, I’m the head coach,” Sirianni said. “My attention goes to places that I feel like it needs to go. This week was with the offense, and I will continue to go in there with those guys and grind it out through the weeds with them and continue to move forward with that.”
Sirianni’s Increased Offensive Focus
Following the loss, Sirianni confirmed an ESPN report that he was more involved with the Eagles’ offensive game plan as they prepared to face the Chargers. His added focus appeared to be the most noticeable change as the team returned from a mini bye week. Embattled offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was still calling plays on Monday, but many observers noted Sirianni’s touch on the offense.
Game Performance and Statistics
The Eagles managed only one touchdown against the Chargers, failing to reach the end zone after a 1st‑and‑goal from the 2‑yard line. Despite the turnover‑heavy game, the team accumulated 365 yards, the second‑highest output of the season.
Player Reflections
Running back Saquon Barkley said, “I feel like we had our moments,” adding, “We just weren’t consistent. That’s been a theme for the offense and the team this whole season. Especially the later half of the season. We haven’t been consistent. Everything we want is still in front of us so we’ve got time to figure it out. We’ve just got to figure it out sooner rather than later.”
Turnovers proved costly. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a career‑high four interceptions and fumbled once. “Again, I thought we moved the ball and did a lot of good things today,” Sirianni said. “But you know, again, we didn’t finish drives and we didn’t for multiple reasons and had some turnovers for multiple reasons. You always look to improve the process, and we’ll get back to work and grind out through it again and I anticipate being in there still.”
Coaching Dynamics
Sirianni, traditionally an offensive coach, stepped back during the 2024 Super Bowl season to allow veteran OC Kellen Moore to run the show, transitioning into a CEO head coach role. With the offense struggling under Patullo, Sirianni’s renewed focus on that side of the ball makes sense.
A‑J. Brown commented, “I do,” Brown said. “It still comes down to executing regardless of whether he’s involved or he’s not involved. It comes down to executing and finishing drives. Most of the times, early on in the game, we didn’t do that. It’s executing these drives and finishing these drives.”
Key Takeaways
- Sirianni increased his offensive involvement after the Chargers loss.
- The Eagles’ offense produced 365 yards but struggled with consistency and turnovers.
- Players and coaches emphasized the need to finish drives and improve execution.
The team faces an uphill task as it seeks to translate increased coaching focus into on‑field results.
