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This simple stat proves that Nick Sirianni has surpassed Sean McVay

Originally posted on Inside the Iggles
By Brandon Thornton | Last updated Sep 24, 2025 7:00 AM ET

There has always been a hierarchy of NFL coaches, and lately, Andy Reid has been universally regarded as the best coach in the league for his accomplishments with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Right below him is just about always Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams, mainly for being what many call an offensive genius. After that, it tends to be more of that archetype, and Nick Sirianni does not usually get enough love, despite all he's done for the Philadelphia Eagles.

It's honestly baffling that someone with Sirianni's resume, which includes two Super Bowl trips with one win, is usually on the outside looking in on these conversations, not to mention a .706 winning percentage. That's the world we find ourselves in, though.

After Sunday, there should be no doubt anymore that Sirianni has elevated above McVay

Sure, Sirianni may not call plays like McVay; however, he makes up for it by being a leader of men, a CEO-type, something he does pretty well considering all the success his Eagles have had since he took over for Doug Pederson in 2021.

Then there's this stat that makes it pretty much impossible to dispute.

For those keeping score at home Sean McVay is now 0-4 against Nick Sirianni. Just so we’re clear. pic.twitter.com/ScyXbfMFJk
— Brandon Thornton (@BThornton_33) September 21, 2025

How do you even combat that?

As far as postseason success, both have appeared in two Super Bowls, and both have records of 1-1. Sirianni is 4-0 against McVay.

As alluded to before, one is an offensive mastermind and has proven to be a master of generalship. Sirianni is 4-0 against McVay.

They've both also met in the postseason. Sirianni's Eagles got the win over McVay's Rams in the snow on their way to their Super Bowl championship... because Sirianni is 4-0 against McVay.

See the pattern?

In today's fantasy football-obsessed culture, stats have been more in the forefront than ever. Having said that, wins and losses are pretty much the only stat you can have for coaches, or at the very least the ones that have the most relevance, and Sirianni has four over McVay to zero on the other side.

Many may not like it, or even want to hear it, but it's just the truth, though. After Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles essentially spotted the Los Angeles Rams a free half of football, Sirianni got one over on McVay anyway, again. Why? Nick Sirianni is above Sean McVay. That's why.

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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