Eagles Fans Apologize to Nick Sirianni After Stars Go Rogue in Risky 4th-Down Play vs. Packers
By Anthony Miller | November 12, 2025
Sometimes, being aggressive is fine — but there’s a line between confidence and chaos.
The Philadelphia Eagles found that line in their 10–7 victory over the Green Bay Packers
In the aftermath, Philly media erupted with criticism of Sirianni’s late-game decision. But a day later, a bombshell report from 97.5 The Fanatic’s Bill Colarulo changed everything. According to multiple sources,
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Per Bill Colarulo, the deep shot on 4th down at the end of the game was not the play called by Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo. According to multiple sources, Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown "went rogue" again.#eagles #nfl #football
📸 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/lelvUOYhUs — 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) November 11, 2025
“Right before I came on the air, I’ve been told by multiple, reliable sources that
A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts went rogue — again,” Colarulo said on-air. “When I saw that bomb down the left sideline, I was furious. But apparently, that wasn’t Sirianni’s call.”
If true, this wasn’t the first time the Hurts–Brown duo ignored the playbook. Back in 2023, during a 20–17 loss to the Seahawks, the two reportedly went off-script on a deep shot that ended in an interception — a moment that raised questions about their in-game discipline.
The assumption now is that Sirianni covered for his stars in the postgame press conference and will continue to do so publicly. But fans can’t help but debate what this means for the locker room dynamic in Philadelphia.
On the bright side? Hurts and Brown are clearly communicating again. After a stretch of awkward chemistry and missed connections — including a dropped would-be touchdown against Denver — seeing the two aligned on something, even a bad decision, shows they’re trying to fix it.
The downside, however, is the timing. With under 30 seconds left and a three-point lead, the decision to go for a deep shot instead of punting or running clock was reckless. It may have been the same play design that worked for a touchdown versus the Vikings weeks ago — but context matters, and this wasn’t the time for heroics.
Once again, Nick Sirianni finds himself cleaning up the fallout from his players’ impulsive choices. Still, many fans now believe he deserves an apology, not criticism. If he truly shielded Hurts and Brown from public scrutiny, it shows leadership — the kind that keeps a locker room united even through chaos.
Eagles fans, your coach might just be saving your stars from themselves.
Chiefs Owners Sends 3 Missed-Call Plays to NFL After Controversial Win Over Lions Sparks “Rigged Game” Accusations
Kansas City, MO – October 13, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs’ 30–17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football has ignited a storm of controversy — not for the scoreline, but for the officiating that many fans and analysts have called “the worst of the season.”
Across social media, fans accused referees of blatantly favoring the Chiefs after several critical no-calls appeared to turn the tide of the game. Among the most disputed moments were:
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A clear holding infraction by Travis Kelce
on a fourth-quarter touchdown drive that was never flagged.
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The refs missed a holding penalty on #Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on this play — setting up Kansas City with a touchdown.
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Detroit was not happy with the no-call.
There have been ZERO penalties called on Kansas City tonight.
pic.twitter.com/k5I4x4DO4f — MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 13, 2025
2. A questionable roughing-the-passer call
Mahomes draws a roughing the passer penalty on this hit from Hutchinson pic.twitter.com/STW166ndi2
— Rate the Refs (@Rate_the_Refs) October 13, 2025
3. A dropped pass by Kelce ruled as a completion before Detroit had time to challenge.
This catch by Travis Kelce should have been ruled an incomplete catch with how it hits the ground. Chiefs hurry and snap the ball before it can be reviewed
pic.twitter.com/7VEjkO2Aji — Rate the Refs (@Rate_the_Refs) October 13, 2025
The Chiefs — who finished the night with zero penalties according to ESPN — were accused by fans of receiving “special protection.” One viral post read,
But what shocked the football world was the response from inside the organization. In a bold move,
“I’m proud the Chiefs came out with the win, but let’s be honest — the Lions got screwed, no question about it,”
he said. “I’m speaking up not just as a winner, but as someone who’s been in this game long enough to know fairness matters. If we ignore what happened tonight, someday it could be the Chiefs on the wrong side of it. We got the victory, but the Lions played harder and truly deserved better.”
The rare admission drew widespread respect from fans and analysts alike, many applauding the GM’s transparency amid a firestorm of criticism toward NFL officiating.
The Lions, now 4–2, saw their four-game winning streak snapped, while the Chiefs evened their record to 3–3. Still, the league is now under pressure to respond — and fast.
“The NFL stands for competition, not conspiracy,” one league insider told The Athletic. “But after tonight, they’ll have a lot to explain — especially with those three clips now in the league’s hands.”
