🦅 AFTER CELEBRATING THE VICTORY WITH HIS PLAYERS, COACH NICK SIRIANNI SLAMS THE OFFICIALS IN HIS POSTGAME INTERVIEW: “OUR EAGLES COULD HAVE SCORED EVEN MORE!”

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Oct. 27, 2025) — After a dominant 38–20 win over the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t hold back in his postgame press conference, sharply criticizing the officiating crew for what he called a “clear missed call” that cost his team points early in the game.

The controversy stemmed from a field goal attempt in the first quarter, when an apparent erroneous whistle stopped play mid-kick — yet referees refused to allow a re-kick, leaving the Eagles without a crucial three points.

🎥 The Controversial Play

The moment came with 6:13 left in the first quarter, the Eagles leading 7–0 after Saquon Barkley’s 65-yard touchdown run. Kicker Jake Elliott lined up for a field goal from just over 40 yards out.

As the ball sailed through the air, a whistle was clearly heard on the broadcast — but no flag was thrown. The kick missed wide, and referees declared the play live and over, denying any chance for a re-kick.

According to NFL Rulebook (Rule 6, Section 3, Article 3 – “Erroneous Whistle”), if an official blows a whistle while a play is live, the down must be replayed from the previous spot, regardless of the result.

Yet, the officiating crew claimed they couldn’t confirm the whistle’s source, ruling it as “not an official stoppage.”

💢 Sirianni’s Reaction on the Sideline

A clip posted by Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) — a podcaster and Eagles fan — quickly went viral. The 33-second video shows Sirianni furious on the sideline, yelling at referees while pointing toward the field, pacing back and forth in disbelief.

Eagles assistants and players gathered near the officials to protest, while the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field erupted in boos.

🗣️ Nick Sirianni’s Postgame Comments

Speaking to reporters after the game, Sirianni was still visibly frustrated when asked about the sequence:

“I watched it again — there’s a whistle, clear as day. The kicker and holder both reacted. By rule, that’s supposed to be a re-kick. But it didn’t happen.”

He added firmly:

“Look, I’m not blaming anyone, but if that play is handled correctly, our Eagles could have scored even more. That’s what frustrates me. We fought hard out there — all we ask for is fairness.”

⚖️ Expert Opinion

Former NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino (now FOX’s rules analyst) agreed that the whistle should’ve triggered a replay:

“That’s an erroneous whistle, plain and simple. When that happens with no flag, you redo the play. The Eagles should’ve gotten another shot at that field goal.”

However, the officiating crew later said the whistle’s origin couldn’t be confirmed — possibly from crowd noise or a nearby referee — and ruled that it did not affect the kick.

Legitimately still trying to figure out what the hell happened here…

The refs clearly blew a whistle, you can hear it very clearly. The broadcast even said if there was a whistle but no flag, they should do the play over.

What happened? What is this? Anyone care to explain? pic.twitter.com/HIW6E9TQ84

— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) October 26, 2025

🔥 Fans Erupt Online

The clip from Josh Reynolds’ post reached over 120,000 views and 1,400 likes, with Eagles fans flooding the comments:

“NFL hates the Eagles.”
“We can’t even kick in peace!”

Some Giants fans argued that Philly was “overreacting,” but even neutral fans admitted the call looked questionable, especially with the whistle audible on TV audio feeds.

🦅 Eagles Still Soar High

Despite the controversy, the Eagles closed out the game with a commanding 38–20 victory, strengthening their hold on the NFC East. Sirianni said the team won’t let the officiating overshadow their performance — but confirmed that the Eagles organization will submit a formal report to the NFL for review.

“We’ll keep fighting — that’s who we are in Philadelphia,” Sirianni said.
“But next time, I hope the whistle works both ways.”