The pressure was building in Philadelphia. After two straight losses, the Eagles’ season felt like it was teetering on the edge. The doubters were getting louder. It was the kind of gut-check moment that defines a team’s character, a test of resilience every NFL squad must eventually face.
Head coach Nick Sirianni felt that intensity more than anyone. Following a crucial 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, he didn’t hide from it. Sirianni openly acknowledged the difficult atmosphere his team had just conquered. "We're just pumped to get out of a really hostile place," Sirianni stated.