The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Green Bay Packers in a tightly contested defensive battle, winning 10-7 on Monday night. This victory marked the Eagles” third consecutive win, while the Packers slipped from the top of the NFC North standings.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was instrumental in the Eagles” success, converting critical plays that led to their only touchdown. The game concluded dramatically with Brandon McManus of the Packers falling short on a 64-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
Early in the fourth quarter, with the Eagles nursing a slim 3-0 lead, they executed an impressive 80-yard drive in just four plays, culminating in a 36-yard touchdown catch by Devonta Smith. This offensive surge pushed the Eagles ahead 10-0.
Responding swiftly, the Packers orchestrated an 11-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 6-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs, narrowing the score to 10-7 with just over five minutes remaining. The Packers regained possession on their own 36-yard line with only 27 seconds left, but their efforts fell short. Quarterback Jordan Love managed to connect with Bo Melton for a 19-yard gain, advancing the ball to the Philadelphia 46. After a brief stoppage to spike the ball, Love”s next pass was incomplete, setting up the long field goal attempt that ultimately failed.
The Eagles, now holding a record of 7-2, maintain a comfortable lead in the NFC East, sitting three and a half games ahead of the Dallas Cowboys. This win comes after the Eagles had faced two consecutive losses. In contrast, the Packers fall to 5-3-1, now half a game behind both the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears in their division, having scored only one touchdown in each of their last two games.
In terms of individual performances, Hurts completed 15 of 26 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown, while Saquon Barkley contributed significantly with 22 carries for 60 yards. For the Packers, Love”s performance included completing 20 of 36 passes for 176 yards, and Jacobs finished the game with 74 yards on 21 carries.
The game started slowly, with a scoreless first half where neither team could establish significant offensive momentum. The Eagles managed only 125 total yards, while the Packers struggled with just 83 yards and failed to convert on five third-down attempts. Ultimately, Philadelphia edged Green Bay in total yardage, finishing with 294 yards to the Packers” 261.
