The Green Bay Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a highly anticipated wild card round matchup on January 12. This thrilling game features two formidable teams, both of whom are well-matched going into the postseason. Despite both quarterbacks, Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts, dealing with injuries, they are set to play. The Packers and Eagles boast two of the NFL's best running backs, Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley, and exceptional scoring defenses, with the Packers ranked sixth and the Eagles ranked second.
Historically, seventh-seeded teams have struggled in the playoffs, but the Packers made history last year by defeating a second seed. The Packers aim to replicate that success with a solid game strategy. The key for Green Bay will be utilizing play-action effectively, as their head coach, Matt LaFleur, adjusts their offensive approach this postseason. With a strong focus on minimizing turnovers, the Packers are poised to control the field against a potent Eagles offense.