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Eagles Blown by Controversial Kickoff, Lose 19–17

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 19-17 after a controversial kickoff decision.
Coach Nick Sirianni said he didn’t make the right decision and took full blame.
Jake Elliott’s 48-yard field goal gave Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left.
Jaguars placekicker Cam Little converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired, giving Jacksonville the win.
The loss moved Eagles to 2-3, their first sub-.500 season since 2021.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the New England Patriots completed a 16-0 regular season and set a 589-point record, yet a late-game defensive lapse in Super Bowl XLII left them 18-1. The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles suffered a comparable setback when a disputed kickoff call eliminated their chance to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both cases show how a single strategic error can derail a playoff run.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 19-17 after a controversial kickoff decision.
Coach Nick Sirianni said he didn’t make the right decision and took full blame.
Jake Elliott’s 48-yard field goal gave Philadelphia a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left.
Jaguars placekicker Cam Little converted a 57-yard field goal as time expired, giving Jacksonville the win.
The loss moved Eagles to 2-3, their first sub-.500 season since 2021.

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