Nick Sirianni explains going for two, after scoring when down by 15

The Philadelphia Eagles faced a critical decision late in their game against the Chicago Bears, trailing by 15 with just over three minutes remaining. After scoring a touchdown, the Eagles chose to attempt a two-point conversion instead of kicking an extra point, which would have reduced the deficit to eight. The attempt was unsuccessful.

Head coach Nick Sirianni explained the rationale behind the decision, citing strategic planning and prior studies on similar situations. Sirianni emphasized the importance of knowing what is needed in terms of scoring to manage the game effectively. He noted that the decision also accounted for the windy conditions that had already led to a missed extra point by kicker Jake Elliott.

Despite the strategic reasoning, the Eagles' two-point play was not successful. Receiver A.J. Brown, who had been instrumental with two touchdown catches in the game, was suggested to be a key target for such important plays. However, the play executed did not involve Brown in a way that capitalized on his capability, leading to the failed conversion. This