The Green Bay Packers suffered a disappointing 22-10 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card playoff, continuing a frustrating season marked by early-game struggles and critical mistakes. Coach Matt LaFleur's team has consistently fallen behind against top NFC teams, with a significant portion of their seven losses occurring against the Lions, Vikings, and Eagles. The Packers' inability to correct these issues has been a focal point, particularly their tendency to start slowly and shoot themselves in the foot in key moments.
In the playoff game, the Packers' issues were on full display as they trailed 10-0 at halftime, highlighted by Keisean Nixon's fumble on the opening kickoff and Jordan Love's interception. Despite some defensive resilience, critical penalties late in the game proved costly, allowing the Eagles to extend their lead and sealing the Packers' fate. LaFleur, acknowledging the need for improvement, faces scrutiny regarding his team's discipline and performance under pressure as they look to reassess and regroup for the future.