In a gritty showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles secured a 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field, setting them up for a divisional round clash at home. The Eagles demonstrated a relentless approach, highlighted by a strong defensive performance that forced multiple turnovers and contained the Packers' offense.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts excelled, delivering a touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson while benefiting from exceptional protection provided by the offensive line. Notably, tight end Dallas Goedert showcased his physicality with a powerful touchdown reception, further extending Philadelphia's lead.
Despite the win, the Eagles faced concern over linebacker Nakobe Dean's potential serious knee injury, which could impact their playoff journey. Coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the team's struggles on third downs, emphasizing the need for improvement ahead of the next round.
