In a tightly contested defensive battle, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious over the Green Bay Packers with a score of 10-7 on Monday night. The game”s only touchdown came from a 36-yard connection between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver DeVonta Smith. As time expired, Brandon McManus attempted a game-tying 64-yard field goal, but fell short, sealing the Eagles” win.
This defeat marked the second consecutive loss for the Packers, dropping their record to 5-3-1 and placing them in third in the NFC North behind the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. Prior to their recent struggles, the Packers held the best record in the NFC but are now clinging to the seventh and final playoff spot if the season concluded today.
The game was characterized by defensive prowess, registering the first scoreless halftime of the NFL season. The Eagles took a 3-0 lead early in the second half when Jake Elliott successfully kicked a 39-yard field goal. The Eagles” breakthrough came in the fourth quarter, starting with a significant play by Saquon Barkley, who caught a pass behind the line of scrimmage and dashed for a 41-yard gain on a critical third-and-7.
On the subsequent play, Smith showcased his leaping ability, catching a touchdown pass over safety Evan Williams, extending the Eagles” lead to 10-0 with just over ten minutes left in the game. The Packers responded with a touchdown of their own, as Josh Jacobs rushed for a 6-yard score, narrowing the gap to 10-7 with under six minutes remaining.
Green Bay had a chance to tie the game after regaining possession at their own 10-yard line with 2:18 on the clock, but their drive ended when Jacobs fumbled the ball on a fourth-and-1 attempt. In a last-ditch effort, the Packers advanced to midfield before McManus missed the longest field goal attempt in team history.
This matchup also highlighted previous encounters between the two teams, with the Eagles defeating the Packers twice last season, including a playoff victory. Discussions regarding the controversial “tush push” tactic, which the Eagles have employed effectively, also emerged during the offseason, although a proposal to ban it was narrowly rejected.
In terms of injuries, the Eagles saw right tackle Lane Johnson briefly exit the game due to an ankle injury but returned in the fourth quarter. The Packers, however, lost center Elgton Jenkins and wide receiver Romeo Doubs to injuries during the contest.
Looking ahead, the Eagles will host the Detroit Lions in their next matchup, while the Packers prepare to visit the New York Giants.
