Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Wilton Jackson

Salty Bill Belichick Jabs Media Over Fourth-Down Call After Patriots’ Loss to Eagles

Patriots coach Bill Belichick defended his decisions on sending his offense instead of his field goal unit on the field in two critical fourth down situations in the fourth quarter of New England’s 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

On 4th and 3 with 9:32 to play in regulation, quarterback Mac Jones attempted a pass to Ezekiel Elliott that fell incomplete. Then, after a replay review by officials on 4th and 11 from the Eagles’ 20 with 27 seconds remaining in the game, Jones’s pass to Kayshon Boutte was ruled incomplete, signaling a win for Philadelphia.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts in 2023 Week 1 matchup with Philadelphia Eagles.

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.