Eagles Edge Packers in Low-Scoring Monday Night Battle

In a game that embodied defensive grit rather than offensive fireworks, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious with a 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The victory improved Philadelphia’s record to 7-2 as they returned refreshed from their bye week, while Green Bay dropped to 5-3-1 after suffering their second consecutive home defeat. The contest joined a growing list of primetime NFL games this season that have featured limited scoring, mirroring the exact final score from the Broncos-Raiders Thursday night game that opened Week 10. For fans hoping to see offensive explosions, it was a test of patience, but for the Eagles, the result was all that mattered.

The first half presented a rare sight in modern NFL football – a completely scoreless affair. Neither team could capitalize on their opportunities, with both offenses sputtering when approaching scoring territory. This marked the first time since December 23, 2023, when the Texans faced the Jets, that an NFL game entered halftime without a single point on the board. The stalemate reflected both stellar defensive play and offensive inconsistency, with penalties and timing issues plaguing both teams. The Packers, playing without tight end Tucker Kraft (lost for the season) and losing receiver Romeo Doubs to injury during the game, struggled to establish rhythm despite moving the ball at times into Eagles territory.

Philadelphia finally broke through to start the second half, putting together a methodical drive featuring multiple connections between quarterback Jalen Hurts and tight end Dallas Goedert. Though the drive stalled after a costly delay of game penalty on third down, Jake Elliott’s 39-yard field goal gave the Eagles a slim 3-0 advantage that felt significantly larger given the game’s defensive nature. The Eagles’ offense, while not dominant, showed glimpses of their potential with Saquon Barkley handling a heavy workload despite finding limited running room against a determined Packers front. The game continued its defensive theme throughout the third quarter, with both teams trading punts and field position as the clock ticked away.

The game’s decisive sequence came midway through the fourth quarter when the Eagles finally found explosive plays that had been absent all night. Barkley caught a short pass on third-and-7 and showcased his electric ability, executing a perfect spin move before sprinting 41 yards down the sideline with A.J. Brown providing key blocking. On the very next play, Hurts took his first deep shot of the game, connecting with DeVonta Smith for a perfectly timed 36-yard touchdown. Smith’s leaping grab over Packers safety Evan Williams extended Philadelphia’s lead to 10-0 after Elliott’s extra point, giving the Eagles what appeared to be a comfortable cushion given how the defenses had controlled the game.

Green Bay refused to go quietly, responding with their most efficient drive of the night. Jordan Love guided an 11-play possession that culminated in Josh Jacobs punching in a six-yard touchdown run, cutting the deficit to 10-7 and energizing the Lambeau Field crowd. The Packers’ defense then delivered the stop they desperately needed, giving Love one final opportunity to either tie or win the game. Starting at their own 10-yard line with time winding down, Green Bay moved to their own 44-yard line before facing a critical fourth-and-1. The ensuing play proved disastrous for the Packers as Jacobs fumbled under pressure, with Philadelphia recovering the ball. Even if Jacobs had maintained possession and gained the necessary yardage, an illegal formation penalty would have negated the play anyway, highlighting the execution struggles that plagued both teams throughout the night.

After taking over on downs, the Eagles attempted to seal the game by going for it on fourth-and-6, but Hurts’ underthrown pass to Brown gave the Packers one last desperation chance. Love managed to move Green Bay just far enough to attempt a potential game-tying field goal, but Brandon McManus’ 64-yard attempt – which would have been the longest ever made at Lambeau Field – missed badly, securing Philadelphia’s victory. The final statistics reflected the grinding nature of the contest: Hurts finished 15-of-26 for 183 yards and one touchdown, while Barkley was limited to 60 rushing yards on 22 carries but added the critical 41-yard reception. Smith led all receivers with four catches for 69 yards and the game’s only touchdown pass. For Green Bay, Love completed 19 of 32 passes for 158 yards, while Jacobs contributed 75 rushing yards on 21 carries. As the Eagles celebrated their hard-fought road win, the frustrated murmurs from the departing Lambeau crowd underscored a game that prioritized survival over style, a characteristic that might serve Philadelphia well as they position themselves for another potential playoff run in the competitive NFC.