Philadelphia Eagles coach criticized for decision-making in loss to Jacksonville Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni's decision to call a squib kick with eight seconds left in the team's 23-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 of the NFL season has been widely criticized by players and coaches. The play gave Jacksonville a live return and set up an improbable walk-off win. A Philadelphia Eagles coach was widely criticized for his decision-making in the team's 23-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5 of the NFL season. In a post-game interview, Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith revealed that he suffered a hamstring injury during the game, while cornerback Asante Samuel expressed disappointment in coach Nick Sirianni's decision to call a squib kick with eight seconds left. Samuel argued that the play gave Jacksonville a live return and set up an improbable walk-off win. Jaguars wide receiver Ameer Abdullah responded with a 53-yard return and Cam Little made the walk-off 57-yard field goal as time expired.Sirianni Squib Kick Decision CriticizedNFL coaches and players often make tough decisions under pressure, but in this case, Sirianni's call was seen as a misstep. Some observers criticized Sirianni's decision, noting that a squib kick is a common tactic used to end the game, but in this case, it led to an unforced error. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged that he has to "honor" the play call, but he also recognized that sometimes players have to think on their feet and make split-second decisions.Despite the loss, the Eagles remain in the hunt for the playoffs. However, their chances of making a deep run may be hurt by the injury to DeVonta Smith. His absence could impact the team's offense, and it may be a challenge for the Eagles to replace him.Meanwhile, the Jaguars' victory was a huge upset for a team that many experts believed was not ready to contend. Ameer Abdullah's return was the turning point in the game, and it marked a pivotal moment in the season for the Jaguars. With this win, the team has established itself as a contender in the AFC South.