The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a kicking crisis that’s got the entire fanbase on edge, with veteran kicker Jake Elliott under fire for his inconsistent performance this season.
Through 15 games, Elliott has already missed seven field goals and one extra point, raising serious concerns about his reliability as the team gears up for a crucial Week 17 showdown against the Buffalo Bills.
In their recent Week 16 clash with the Washington Commanders, Elliott’s woes were on full display—he botched two field goals in the first half alone, with one initial miss wiped out by a penalty before he shanked it again.
“Just frustrating, man,” Elliott admitted post-game. “I felt like I had a really good pre-game, striking the ball really well. First one, just got a little quick on. Second one, I actually felt like I hit pretty good and wind kind of just took it late, but just got to play it a little bit more and know that it’s going to happen.”
Eagles fans are clamoring for a change at the position, but head coach Nick Sirianni dropped a bombshell announcement ahead of the Bills matchup: the team is standing firm with Elliott and has no plans to bring in any competition.
Sirianni expressed unwavering faith in Elliott’s process, citing his ability to rebound as he did last season. “He has confidence in him being able to bounce back, like he did last season,” reported Anthony DiBona of The Philly Special podcast. “He also said that the Eagles won’t add a kicker.”
This isn’t Elliott’s first rough patch; he set a career-high with eight missed field goals in 2024. However, he turned it around in the playoffs, going 10-for-11, including a flawless 4-for-4 in the Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
While that postseason heroics offer a glimmer of hope, Eagles supporters are still sweating bullets, knowing every Elliott kick in the upcoming playoffs could make or break their championship dreams. With the Bills looming and the postseason on the horizon, Philly’s kicking drama is reaching fever pitch—will Elliott silence the doubters, or is this code red about to turn into a full-blown emergency?