Nick Sirianni breaks his silence on heated sideline clash with refs vs. Giants
That familiar fire was back on the Eagles sideline on Sunday. We have all seen the scenes before. Coach Nick Sirianni was locked in. His face? It was turning a shade of red usually reserved for a late-game replay challenge. However, this particular scene featured a spirited debate with the men in stripes. And the home crowd buzzed like a beehive.
It all began with a controversial missed field goal. An erroneous whistle blew during Jake Elliott’s 58-yard attempt, a kick that ultimately doinked off the upright. FOX rules expert Dean Blandino stated the Eagles should have gotten a retry. Sirianni fought passionately for that very chance. And his heated discussion with the officials became a major subplot in a dominant 38-20 win.
Sirianni’s Sideline Silence
The coach was in no mood to rehash the drama. When asked about the source of the confusion, Sirianni was tight-lipped. He deflected with a practiced calm.
“Yeah, I mean, obviously there's a lot of things that happen within a game,” Sirianni said. “I'm glad you guys don't ask me every week, ‘Hey, why [did] you get upset with the official here or why were you happy with him here?’ Because that'd be the whole press conference.”
"I think that we probably just keep that between myself and the officials. Again, I just think that's the right way of doing business in the NFL. They got a hard job, we got a hard job... but there was obviously something that we were communicating about,"
His press conferences have transformed into masterclasses in saying very little. However, his players did all the talking on the field.
Eagles Unleash a Ground Assault
The answer came in the form of a relentless running game. The Eagles’ offense scored a season-high 276 rushing yards. Saquon Barkley broke free for a 65-yard touchdown on the game’s very second play. The Eagles' running back looked unstoppable, rushing for a total of 150 yards. Unfortunately, he then had to be sidelined for a groin injury. But the ground game only got better.
Tank Bigsby powered his way to 104 yards. And this dominant ground attack controlled the clock and the game's tempo. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts looked nearly flawless.
Hurts threw four touchdowns. The defense also joined the party. They sacked Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart five times. And this collective effort is showcasing a team finally hitting its stride. However, small issues linger despite the blowout win.
Kicker Jake Elliott has now missed a field goal in two consecutive games. That's a clear red flag. His season stats show a slight dip in long-range reliability. The Eagles will need him to be automatic as the season tightens.
Sirianni is balancing the plates of a Super Bowl contender. He must manage emotions, officiate disputes, and handle explosive egos. He is the team’s connector, as the owner noted. Sometimes that means a fiery confrontation. Other times it means quiet deflection. And it is all part of the job description in Philadelphia.
Rams ‘Biggest Breakout Player’ Makes History in Win Over Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams public relations team had to follow up their in-game notice about veteran offseason addition and inside linebacker Nate Landman afterward, with the former
Facing a depleted Ravens team, the Rams’ defense kept them in the game until their offense could capitalize.
Landman led the way with a performance for the ages.
Nate Landman Makes Rams History in Win Over Ravens
GettyNate Landman #53 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter in the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
“ILB Nate Landman set a career-high for tackles in a first half (8) against the Ravens,” Los Angeles Rams PR posted on X on October 12.
After the game and another forced fumble, Landman warranted a longer post.
“Landman set the franchise record for the most tackles in a single game in franchise history (17),” the PR team posted. “Since 1994, only four other Rams have recorded 16 or more tackles in a single game:
@MVHS_Football’s Nate Landman AGAIN! Another punch out for Rams leads to a turnover and touchdown. He’s been big play defender all season. He also leads Rams with 9 tackles – 5 solo – and there’s 10 minutes left in 3Q.
“Nate Landman is a certified DAWG,” the Rams posted.
Landman’s historic showing was a fitting way to follow up a recent review that already deemed him a player on the rise.
Nate Landman Delivers on ‘Breakout’ Label
GettyNate Landman #53 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon selected Landman as the Rams’ “biggest breakout player” after five weeks of the season.
“Landman has become the heart and soul of the Rams defense, pretty much overnight,” Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon wrote on October 8. “The former Falcon has already recovered two fumbles while posting the third-best tackling PFF grade among qualified off-ball linebackers.”
He helped seal the Rams’ win over the Houston Texans in the regular-season opener.
“Oh man, I’ve seen it all training camp. All he does is just freaking punch it out. So, I was so happy for him,” Rams QB Matthew Stafford told
Those sentiments continued after the win in Week 6.
Rams Praised Over Nate Landman Signing
GettyNate Landman #53 of the Los Angeles Rams leaves the field after forcing a fumble against the Houston Texans.
Landman, who signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Rams, continues to pay off at a position LA has traditionally chosen to fill with bargain options.
“Nate Landman has been such a key addition for the Rams,” “That Franchise Guy” host
If he continues with his strong play, Landman could earn a significant payday next offseason.
The way Nate Landman keeps running after this fumble recovery 😂
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Before joining the Rams, Landman spent three seasons with the Falcons, who he signed with as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
He started 14 of 16 games played with the Falcons in 2023, and nine of 13 in 2024. This season, Landman is proving himself worthy while starting all six of the games that the Rams have played so far this season.
