Eagles’ Nick Sirianni snaps at sideline official during blowout of Giants: ‘I know what the [bleep] I’m doing!’
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With a 27-0 lead against the Giants near the end of the first half of an NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni signaled that his offense would attempt a two-point conversion.
But it was a ruse.
The Eagles lined up at the 2-yard line and tried to draw the Giants offsides, which would have moved the ball to the 1-yard line, where they likely would’ve attempted the two-point conversion in earnest.
When the Giants didn’t jump, Sirianni — who was standing near the goal line — called timeout and then turned and snapped at a sideline official.
“I know what the [bleep] I’m doing!” he screamed. “And I’m allowed to be down here.”
You can see the video here. Warning: Language.
On most downs, the coaching personnel is allowed only between the 32-yard lines. Coaches are allowed outside the boxes to call timeouts.
The Eagles kicked the point after to take a 28-0 lead at halftime. They totally dominated the Giants, racking up an 18-3 advantage in first downs, a 141-20 edge in rushing yardage and a 258-64 humiliation in total yards.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) smiles as he throws a pass during pregame warmups on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in Philadelphia.
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