Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Opens Up on Facing Micah Parsons
Mitchell Leff/Getty
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walk through the tunnel prior to the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Philadelphia Eagles play the Packers in a monumental NFC showdown that could have a huge impact on playoff seeding at the end of the season. At 6-2, the Eagles are tied for the best record in the NFC, with the Packers just a half-game back at 5-2-1. Both teams currently lead their respective divisions.
For the Eagles, they have a sizeable three-game lead over the Cowboys in the NFC East. They still have half a season of football to play, but Philly should feel pretty good about their odds of winning their division.
On the other hand, the Packers are locked in a tight divisional battle with the Lions and Bears. Green Bay is just a half-game up on both divisional rivals, who sit at 5-3. Even the Vikings are just a game behind that at 4-4, and they already have wins over the Bears and Lions. Most expect the NFC North to come down to the Packers and Lions, but it’s truly anyone’s division right now.
In short, both teams need this game badly, not to just to win their own divisions, but also to keep pace with the Rams, Seahawks, and Buccaneers in the wider NFC race.
Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on the Challenges of Facing Micah Parsons
John Fisher/GettyGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 02: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Lambeau Field on November 02, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
The Eagles have a lot of experience facing Packers ED Micah Parsons from his days in Dallas, and Philadelphia HC Nick Sirianni is all to familiar with him and the destruction he can inflict on an offense. He was asked about the challenges of facing Parsons now that he’s on the Packers.
“Yeah, Micah Parsons is a phenomenal football player that can hurt you in many different ways,” Sirianni said on Thursday. “[He] just creates a lot of disruption, and I think sometimes you think of that only in the pass game — he creates a lot of disruption in the run game.”
“I think about a fumble that he caused in our game against [the Cowboys] in 2022. It had nothing to do with a pass play, you know. It was a run play. So, so much respect to the player and who he is. I just can’t say enough good things about him. I’m thankful that we only play him once a year [now] — well, we played Green Bay twice last year, so we’ll see how that goes.”
Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on how the Panthers Slowed Down Parsons
“Carolina did a good job of — I know they stayed efficient on first and second down, stayed out of some known pass situations where he can be even more disruptive,” Sirianni said, answering a question on how the Panthers were able to keep Parsons in check last week.
“But again, like I said, he’s disruptive in everything he does. And they’re doing a good job of moving him around, putting him in different spots. So you have to account for where he is, but it’s hard to account for where he is because they’re moving him around so much. So [I have] a lot of respect for their defensive coaches and what they’ve been doing there. But I can’t say enough good things about him, yeah he’s really good.”
BREAKING: Jonathan Taylor’s Shocking Louis Store Snub: NFL Star Turned Away for Casual Look
In an unbelievable turn of events, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was recently denied entry into a prestigious Louis store for being "too casually dressed." But when store employees discovered they had just turned away the NFL star, they were left utterly speechless. Taylor had been trying to buy a special gift for his family. Despite being a talented and promising player in the NFL, the store’s staff failed to recognize him and made a snap judgment based solely on his appearance.
Jonathan Taylor, known for his explosive power and agility, encountered an unexpected situation when he tried to enter a luxury Louis store in Indianapolis. Dressed casually, Taylor was told that his outfit didn’t meet the store’s dress code. The employees, unaware of his identity, quickly denied him entry. It wasn’t until later that they realized they had just turned away one of the NFL’s rising stars.
Instead of reacting with frustration or anger, Taylor handled the situation with grace. He simply walked away, unaffected by the judgment. “It’s not about what you wear; it’s about who you are and how you carry yourself,” Taylor said after the incident. His calm response further reinforced his reputation as a composed and focused athlete, someone who doesn’t let superficial judgments affect him.
The incident quickly went viral, with fans and analysts alike expressing disbelief at how easily judgments were made based on his casual outfit. Taylor's response highlights the importance of not defining someone by their clothing, especially when that person’s worth comes from their actions and accomplishments.
The NFL community rallied behind Jonathan Taylor, condemning the actions of the Louis store and praising Taylor for his dignified response. This incident serves as a reminder that no one should be judged solely based on their appearance. For Taylor, his worth and success are defined by his leadership on the field and his relentless pursuit of excellence, not his wardrobe.
For Jonathan Taylor, the true measure of success will always be on the field—and that’s what truly defines him.
