4 Takeaways From the Eagles’ Win Over the Packers on Monday Night Football

Monday’s matchup between two NFC heavyweights gave us entertainment. It’s just that it didn’t come in the form of explosive offensive football. The Eagles (7-2), who won their third consecutive victory at Lambeau Field, edged out the Packers (5-3-1), 10-7. It marked Green Bay’s second straight loss. Here are a few takeaways: 1. Eagles seized control with back-to-back explosive playsThe Eagles held a 3-0 lead deep into the second half of Monday’s defensive battle. The Eagles were able to maintain a lead down the stretch thanks to their fourth-quarter touchdown drive. The two big plays that they made in the game came right after each other. First, it was star running back Saquon Barkley — held to 40 rushing yards and two catches for zero yards through three quarters — who caught a pass in the flat, hit a defender in the open field with a spin move and scampered 41 yards. Jalenhurts’ 36-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta gave the Eagles their 10-0 lead. Green Bay answered with its own touchdown drive, but Philadelphia was able to seal the deal in the last minutes. It wasn’t without a head scratch, though. With 33 seconds remaining and a 10-point lead, Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni decided to take the risk on 4th-and-6 at the Packers’ 35. Philadelphia couldn’t convert the play with a passing, which gave Green Bay hope in those final seconds. Fortunately for the Eagles, the Packers couldn’t get closer than the Philadelphia 46 and kicker Brandon McManus shanked the 64-yard field goal attempt as time expired.2. Packers’ struggle offensively in first game without TE Tucker KraftNeither offense was sharp, but we’ve grown accustomed to the Eagles having inconsistent offensive performances. The Packers’ showing on that side of the ball was a bit more jarring, as it failed to score more than 13 points for the second straight game after four games of at least 27 points. Green Bay clearly missed Kraft, whose yards-after-the-catch ability would’ve come to use in a game where Jordan Love was uncomfortable in the pocket and struggled to find open receivers down field. The Packers quarterback only completed 59.4% passes, resulting in 158 yards for the season’s lowest total.  Three of his completions were at least 20-yards, and all came in the second quarter. He didn’t complete a pass longer than nine yards through two quarters. 3. Tush push debate stays front of mindBefore kickoff, Monday’s matchup was already a notable one in the tush push conversation, as the Packers had sponsored the failed rule change proposal attempting to ban the play this past offseason. It was during the match that the debate intensified. The Eagles converted a 3rd-and-1 on their opening possession with a tush push, but they should’ve been flagged for a false start. Landon Dickerson moved his left arm before the snap. Philadelphia’s conversion ultimately became a moot point – Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper created a takeaway later in the drive — but the missed call served as the latest example of how difficult the play can be to officiate, and why it will be back up for debate this upcoming offseason.4. Lane Johnson injured, but did return. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images). During the Eagles second quarter run play, his left leg was rolled up. He was lifted up, taken to a medical tent and then walked gingerly to the tunnel where he was taken by cart to the visitors’ locker room. Johnson’s return was listed as “questionable” due to an ankle injury. He returned to the sideline in the second half wearing a helmet. He didn’t come back on the field initially, but did play a couple snaps at the end, a good sign. Johnson is enjoying his best year of his career. He was one of best offensive tackles during his era. 4 ½. What’s next?The Eagles host the Lions (6-3) on Sunday Night Football Next week. The Packers (2-8) play the Giants (2-8) on Sunday. Ben Arthur is a NFL reporter at FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for SeattlePI.com for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tennessee. Benyarthur can be followed on Twitter. Want great stories delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for a FOX Sports account or create one to follow teams, leagues and players. You will receive a daily newsletter!
2025-11-11 04:56:06