The Eagles finally put the game back in order when a 45-yard touchdown reception by DeVonta Smith gave them the winning lead midway through the fourth quarter. But as the team eked out victory, Sirianni turned around and heard a murmur from some fans behind the team bench.

When reporters asked him about his outburst after the game, Sirianni downplayed its significance.

“When I'm active and having fun, I think it affects the rest of the football team,” he said. “If I want the boys to party after big performances, then I should probably do it myself, right?”

The win improved the Eagles' record to 3-2, a half game behind the Washington Commanders in the NFC East standings.

While his post-game antics drew criticism from both local and national media, Sirianni claimed it was just good-natured give-and-take with the city's historically demanding fans.