Eagles coach Nick Sirianni believes his team's ability to consistently win, even when not playing perfectly, separates them from many other NFL teams. After their 16-9 victory over the Detroit Lions, which improved their record to 8-2, Sirianni observed other games and felt many teams appeared to be waiting for defeat, whereas his team actively seeks and finds ways to win.
This winning mentality, according to Sirianni, stems from the team's accomplishments and the understanding that they will face opponents' best efforts every week. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley both emphasized the difficulty of winning in the NFL and the importance of their team's collective focus on finding a way to secure victories, regardless of the margin or offensive performance.
While the Eagles' offense has struggled in recent weeks, leading to fan frustration, the team's defense has stepped up, and the offense has managed to execute in crucial moments, like the final drive to run out the clock against the Lions. Sirianni takes responsibility for questionable play-calling, such as failed fourth-down attempts, but ultimately credits the team's overall ability to persevere and secure wins as their defining characteristic.
