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NFL Films Reveals When Nick Sirianni Knew Super Bowl 59 Was Over

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Feb 13, 2025 6:24 PM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs from the outset in Super Bowl 59, but Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni wasn't feeling safe until the third quarter.

Led by an overwhelming defense and the play of quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead and added to it with a Jake Elliott field goal early in the third quarter. After that, the Chiefs turned the ball over on downs at their own 46-yard line, and Philly went for the knockout punch.

In a new clip from NFL Films' behind-the-scenes coverage of the game, Sirianni can be heard encouraging offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to go for the jugular after Kansas City's failed fourth down.

“If we score, it's over. Just call it," Sirianni said over the headset, alluding to a deep shot downfield.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 9: Terry Bradshaw interviews Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images

The rest is history. With his boss's urging, Moore called the play, and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hooked up with Devonta Smith on a 46-yard touchdown that drove home the dagger and wrapped up Philadelphia's second Super Bowl title.

In reality, even if Philadelphia had played it safe there and come away with a field goal or no points at all, they still probably win. That's how thoroughly the Eagles' defense stifled Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense all night.

However, if they went that route, then we wouldn't have gotten this awesome exchange between Sirianni and Moore and the giddy sideline celebrations that followed.

Sirianni called for the dagger... and got it

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Maligned by critics and even some of his own fanbase after last season and his team's 2-2 start in 2024, Sirianni got the last laugh. He just delivered a Lombardi Trophy and took down the NFL's top dynasty in the process.

As for Moore, his only season in Philadelphia was a rousing success, and he was able to parlay it into the head coaching position with the New Orleans Saints.

Well-played all-around.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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