Key Points:

• The Eagles won a defensive battle 10-7 at Lambeau Field, the first time since 2018 the Packers were held to seven or fewer points at home.
• After a scoreless first half, the Eagles got on the board with a field goal and later a 36-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith in the fourth quarter.
• The Packers scored late on a Josh Jacobs rushing touchdown but failed to tie the game when Brandon McManus missed a 64-yard field goal as time expired.
• Philadelphia’s defense was dominant, holding Green Bay to just 3.9 yards per play and forcing key turnovers, including a late fumble recovery by Jaelan Phillips that helped seal the win.

Monday night brought a classic NFL showdown at Lambeau Field, where the Philadelphia Eagles squeezed out a 10-7 win against the Green Bay Packers. It was one of those games where defense ruled the day, and scoring was tough for both sides.

The first half was something special — the first scoreless half in the NFL in nearly two years. Neither team could put points on the board, thanks to tough defensive efforts that kept offenses in check. The Eagles finally broke the silence early in the third quarter with a field goal, setting the tone for a close fight.

Things got a little more exciting in the fourth quarter when Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found his favorite receiver, DeVonta Smith, for a 36-yard touchdown. That gave Philadelphia a bit of breathing room. The Packers didn’t give up though; running back Josh Jacobs powered in a rushing touchdown to pull them closer.

With the clock winding down, Green Bay’s kicker, Brandon McManus, had a chance to tie the game with a 64-yard field goal. Unfortunately for the Packers, his kick missed badly as time expired, sealing the Eagles’ victory.

This win gives the Eagles their third straight triumph, improving their record to 7-2. On the other hand, the Packers suffered their second consecutive home defeat, dropping to 5-3-1. The Eagles have also made history by becoming the first team since 2018 to hold the Packers to seven points or fewer at Lambeau, a tough place to play.

The real story of the night was the Eagles' defense. They made it tough for Green Bay’s offense, which had been one of the more productive units in the league. Going into the game, the Packers were averaging about 5.9 yards per play, ranking fifth in the NFL. But the Eagles held them to just 3.9 yards per play, a huge defensive achievement.

Green Bay managed to get inside the Eagles’ red zone only once, showing how hard Philadelphia’s defense worked to keep them out. Green Bay didn’t score a touchdown Monday until Jacobs scored from 6 yards out with 5:49 left in the game. Love went 20 of 36 for 176 yards and was sacked three times.

The Eagles’ pass rush was a major factor. New addition Jaelan Phillips got three sacks on Love, including one in a key moment when linebacker Nakobe Dean blitzed twice in a two-play series, causing Love to fumble the ball. Safety Reed Blankenship came up big at the end, recovering a fumble from Josh Jacobs on a fourth-and-1 play to end the game.

Philadelphia’s offense had its struggles, especially in the second half when they missed opportunities to put the game away. But thanks to their defense, they rode out the close win. In games like this, having a defense that can “bend but not break” is a huge advantage.

This Monday night battle was a classic demonstration of defense winning football games. The Eagles look strong as playoff contenders, while the Packers will want to regroup after this tough loss at home.

Tight, defensive battles like this one show that every stop and turnover matters. At BANKROLL U, our playmakers thrive on spotting the subtle edges that turn close games into winning picks.