Eagles vs. Packers on Monday Night Football: Key Takeaways from Philadelphia’s 10-7 Victory

Eagles Defense Dominates Under the Lights

It wasn’t the most glamorous contest, but it was a defensive statement by Philadelphia. Coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit, which entered ranked mid-pack, suffocated Green Bay’s offense for most of the evening. Newly acquired Jaelan Phillips impressed in his debut with six tackles, two QB hits, and a fumble recovery. Nakobe Dean, Quinyon Mitchell, Reed Blankenship, and others combined to hold Green Bay to just 261 total yards.

The pivotal sequence came late when Phillips and Blankenship stopped Josh Jacobs for a five-yard loss on fourth down, forcing a fumble that sealed the outcome. The Eagles now look poised for another strong postseason run.

Packers Offense Searching for Answers

For the Packers, concern is mounting. After a bold offseason trade, Green Bay envisioned a Super Bowl push, yet now sits third in the NFC North. Quarterback Jordan Love struggled again, finishing with 176 passing yards and no touchdowns. Without key targets Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Tucker Kraft, the offense sputtered once more. Head coach Matt LaFleur faces increasing pressure to find consistency before the playoff picture tightens.

Hurts, Barkley, and Smith Provide Spark

After a scoreless first half, the Eagles finally broke through in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jalen Hurts connected on two highlight plays: a 41-yard catch-and-run by Saquon Barkley followed by a 36-yard touchdown strike to DeVonta Smith. That back-to-back sequence produced the game-winning points.

Head coach Nick Sirianni drew scrutiny for a risky late fourth-down call that failed, setting up a potential 64-yard field goal attempt by Green Bay. The kick fell well short, preserving the Eagles’ win despite their offensive inconsistency.

Green Bay Defense Holds Firm in Defeat

Despite the loss, the Packers’ defense delivered a strong showing, limiting Philadelphia to 294 total yards. Standout efforts came from Quay Walker, Evan Williams, and Edgerrin Cooper. Cooper’s forced fumble on Hurts led to a takeaway recovered by Keisean Nixon, marking just the fourth turnover the Eagles have surrendered all season.

Eagles Remain on Top of NFC East

At 7-2, the Eagles appear well positioned to repeat as NFC East champions — something not achieved since their 2001-2004 run. The division picture is favorable: the Dallas Cowboys sit at 3-5-1, the Washington Commanders have dropped five straight, and the New York Giants recently dismissed their head coach after another defeat. While A.J. Brown was limited to two catches and Barkley averaged just 2.7 yards per carry, the defending champions continue to find ways to win.

The road ahead remains demanding, but with a dominant defense and an improving offense, Philadelphia remains the team to beat in the NFC.

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