Eagles Win Ugly Game Against the Packers, Offense Struggles, and the Defense Dominates

The Philadelphia Eagles moved to a crucial 7-2 and took control of the NFC's #1 seed, but boy, was it a messy win! Join us as we dissect the 10-7 defensive slugfest against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football at frigid Lambeau Field.

The Defense Dominated: This was Vic Fangio's masterpiece! We break down the absolute defensive masterclass that held the Packers' high-powered offense to just 7 points and a mere 261 total yards. The star of the show was new trade acquisition, Jaelan Phillips, who made a massive impact in his Eagles debut, recovering a fumble and helping to seal the game with a critical 4th & 1 stop late in the fourth quarter. We also highlight the huge plays from Nakobe Dean (forced fumble) and Jalyx Hunt (sack) as the pass rush proved to be the difference-maker.

The Offense Struggled Again: Despite the win, the offense continues to be a concern. We dive into the low passing numbers (Jalen Hurts finished with just 183 yards) and the baffling lack of offensive rhythm, which resulted in the game's first scoreless halftime tie in two years! However, we praise the one-two punch that sealed the game: Saquon Barkley's brilliant 41-yard catch-and-run on 3rd down, followed immediately by DeVonta Smith's beautiful 36-yard touchdown catch. Was the conservative play-calling a reflection of the conditions, or a deeper issue in the offense?