In a tightly contested matchup on Monday night, the Philadelphia Eagles edged out the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 10-7. The game saw Jalen Hurts connect with DeVonta Smith for a crucial 36-yard touchdown pass, marking the only touchdown of the night.
The Eagles” defense played a significant role in securing the victory, stifling the Packers” offense throughout the game. As time expired, Brandon McManus attempted a 64-yard field goal to tie the game, but his effort fell short.
This loss marked the Packers” second consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 5-3-1 and placing them in third position in the NFC North, behind the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. Earlier in the season, the Packers had the best record in the NFC before suffering a narrow loss to the Carolina Panthers.
The game unfolded as a defensive struggle with both teams failing to make significant offensive plays until the Eagles struck in the fourth quarter. After leading 3-0, the Eagles faced a critical third-and-7 from their own 23-yard line when Saquon Barkley made a pivotal catch behind the line of scrimmage, evading a tackle from cornerback Carrington Valentine and sprinting for a 41-yard gain. On the ensuing play, Smith leaped to secure a touchdown over safety Evan Williams, extending Philadelphia”s lead to 10-0 with just over ten minutes left in the game.
The Packers responded, narrowing the gap to 10-7 with a 6-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs with under six minutes remaining. They regained possession at their own 10-yard line with 2:18 left and two timeouts, but the drive fizzled when Jacobs fumbled while being stopped for a loss on a crucial fourth-and-1 attempt.
In the final moments, the Packers had one last opportunity from their own 36-yard line with 27 seconds remaining. After the Eagles opted for a long pass attempt rather than punting on fourth-and-6, Jordan Love connected with Bo Melton for an 18-yard gain, moving Green Bay past midfield. However, McManus could not deliver on what would have been a record-setting field goal for the team.
This defeat adds to the Packers” struggles against the defending Super Bowl champions; Philadelphia had previously defeated Green Bay twice last season. The Eagles are set to host the Detroit Lions next Sunday night, while the Packers will travel to face the New York Giants.
In terms of injuries, the Eagles saw Lane Johnson leave the game briefly due to an ankle issue but returned in the fourth quarter. The Packers lost Elgton Jenkins (ankle) and Romeo Doubs (chest) during the matchup, while several players did not participate, including Matthew Golden (shoulder), Lukas Van Ness (foot), and Nate Hobbs (knee).
