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The Philadelphia Eagles had a chance to stay alive after their brutal Black Friday loss, but a questionable coaching decision came back to haunt them.
After AJ Brown scored his second touchdown of the night, the Birds trailed the Chicago Bears 24-15 with 3:10 left.
An extra point would have made it a one-possession game, but head coach Nick Sirianni decided to leave the offense on the field to score two.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts during the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
Jalen Hurts’ pass to Saquon Barkley fell incomplete, and just like that, almost all hope was out the window.
Eagles fans in the stadium booed their own team all night, but after Sirianni chose to score two instead of the extra point, social media was loud as well.
Sirianni’s decision wasn’t the only reason for the loss — the Eagles’ run defense was atrocious, allowing 281 yards on the ground. It was the first time since 1985 that the Bears had two 100-yard rushers in a single game.
Members of the Chicago Bears celebrate after an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles with teammates during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
EAGLES BOOED OFF FIELD AT HOME STADIUM AS BEARS DOMINATE ON FIELD IN UPWEAR VICTORY
Meanwhile, the Eagles totaled just 326 yards of offense and just 14 first downs, half of the Bears’ 28.
Hurts completed just over half of his passes and had two costly turnovers in the second half, including losing a fumble on a push.
It’s now back-to-back losses for the Eagles, who fell to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday despite holding a 21-0 lead. Meanwhile, the Bears are now 9-3.
Chicago Bears running back Andre Swift carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)
The Eagles will try to get back on track in a Monday night game in Los Angeles against the Chargers on Dec. 8, while the Bears, winners of five straight games, travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers.
