Eagles’ Defense Dominates Packers in Wild-Card Showdown
The Eagles’ defense shines, leading to a 22-10 victory over the Packers in a playoff clash.
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Philadelphia: The Eagles really showed up on defense against the Packers. They won 22-10 in a wild-card playoff game, and honestly, it was impressive.
Even though the Eagles’ offense struggled, their defense was on fire. They made it tough for the Packers, who couldn’t get anything going. It was a real team effort.
Jalen Hurts, coming back from injury, had a rough day. But the defense picked him up when he needed it. Darius Slay said that’s what being a team is all about.
The Eagles’ defense forced four turnovers, which is huge. They hadn’t had three interceptions in a playoff game since 2001, so this was a big deal.
Josh Jacobs, the Packers’ star running back, was mostly held in check. The Eagles did a great job of limiting his impact, which was key to their success.
Jordan Love, the Packers’ quarterback, struggled all night. The Eagles pressured him constantly, and his passer rating was one of the lowest of his career.
Even with Nakobe Dean getting hurt, the Eagles’ defense held strong. They kept the Packers to just 10 points, which is no small feat.
Nick Sirianni, the Eagles’ coach, noted that while they missed some tackles, the physicality of the defense was impressive. It was a tough day for the offense, but the defense made it work.
Jalen Hurts acknowledged how crucial the defense was, saying they created turnovers and gave the team a chance to win. It was a great day for the Eagles.
This win marked the Eagles’ first home wild-card victory since 2006. They’re looking forward to the next playoff game, and the excitement is building!