Michael Vick asks the Philadelphia Eagles fans to give Nick Sirianni more time(Getty)
Their latest defeat, a 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, 2026, left fans frustrated after Philadelphia gave up a late lead. Vick spoke up as the Eagles entered Week 6 with a 2-3 record. Philadelphia has struggled to finish games, and its offense has failed to find the end zone after halftime since Week 2.
The Philadelphia Eagles have lost three straight games, and head coach Nick Sirianni is facing growing criticism. However, former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has a different view. He believes the team still has the right coach and quarterback combination, and he wants fans to stop turning on Sirianni so quickly. Still, Vick believes the team needs patience rather than more pressure on its head coach.
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Speaking on his Speakeasy show with Emmanuel Acho, McCoy said, “First of all, I’m gonna blame the offense first, right? The loss also marked Philadelphia’s second straight game in which it surrendered a fourth-quarter advantage, following its defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy also pointed to the offense when discussing the team’s struggles. We can look at Nick Sirianni and blame this and blame that, but the truth is the offense did not play well. The defense played great! Philadelphia now faces the Carolina Panthers before a meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. Vick wants fans to stay patient, but the Eagles must improve quickly. Sirianni has admitted his mistake. The next step is turning that accountability into better performances on the field. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Michael Vick backs Nick Sirianni as Eagles fans question his future
The Eagles led Jacksonville 17-16 after Jake Elliott kicked a 48-yard field goal with eight seconds left on October 11. Cam Little then made a 57-yard field goal to seal the 19-17 win. Dameon Pierce managed just 14 rushing yards on 11 carries. He completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown as Jacksonville repeatedly pressured him.
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“It’s just a couple more years, year to, it’ll start a trend back in the right direction,” Vick said. Vick said, “I’m just saying, man, you got a good leader and a great coach and you got that tandem of head coach and quarterback. “I didn’t make the right decision, and it cost us the game,” he said.
Vick did not hold back while defending Sirianni. In comments shared by BG Unblocked on X, the former Eagles quarterback urged fans to give the coach more time to get things right. “And then they got the right coach too, man. Everybody need to get off Nick’s back, man. He continued by defending the partnership between Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts. Leave it alone. Vick also made it clear that he was not trying to disrespect Philadelphia fans. Instead, he wanted them to give the current leadership a chance to work through the rough patch. But let this combination ride out, baby. Don’t get too impatient right now,” he added. His defense comes after another painful finish for Philadelphia. Yet Philadelphia chose to kick off rather than aim for a touchback. Ameer Abdullah returned the ball, giving Jacksonville an opportunity to respond. Sirianni accepted responsibility for the decision after the game. “There’s no other way around it. Philadelphia’s problems go beyond one late-game call Although Sirianni took the blame. The offense struggled throughout the afternoon, and Saquon Barkley left with a hamstring injury that the team considered week-to-week. Hurts also had a difficult outing. The Eagles managed a late drive to set up Elliott’s field goal, but their defense and special teams could not protect the lead. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines