In a gritty showdown under the primetime lights, the Philadelphia Eagles ground out a tense 10 – 7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t presto. But it was effective, and that’s all that signified to Philadelphia, who now sit at 7 – 2 after deciding its third successive win.
The game, played at Lambeau Field, was further of a chess match than a spectacle. Both sides struggled to generate rhythm on offense, with the first half ending scoreless, something not seen in the NFL since December 2023.
Eagles Break Through
Coming off their bye week, the Eagles appeared well-rested but conservative. Their advance came beforehand in the third quarter when Jalen Hurts linked up with Dallas Goedert for a couple of crucial completions.
Yet, a expensive detention- of- game penalty on third down halted the instigation, forcing Philadelphia to settle for a 39-yard field goal from Jake Elliott.
In a game where points were golden dust, that 3 – 0 lead felt weighty.
Look at how egregious this tripping penalty is by Micah Parsons that went uncalled:
He tackles him with his leg pic.twitter.com/l68EXrrpCH
— Philadelphia Eagles Central (@pheaglescentral) November 11, 2025
But the real drama unfolded in the final quarter. On a pivotal third-and-7, Saquon Barkley took a short pass and turned it into a highlight reel moment.
He spun past a protector, dashed down the sideline, and nearly set up the end zone before being brought down by his old New York Titans teammate Xavier McKinney after a 41-yard gallop. Then, the dagger.
One snap later, DeVonta Smith soared above Packers safety Evan Williams to haul in a 36-yard touchdown. “He timed his jump perfectly,” one commentator noted, and indeed he did. That strike put the Eagles up 10–0 after Elliott’s conversion.
Packers Fight Back
The Packers, now 5 – 3 – 1, weren’t done yet. Jordan Love rallied his side with an 11-play drive, limited by Josh Jacobs’ six-yard touchdown run, trimming the deficiency to three. Suddenly, the energy shifted.
Green Bay’s defence stepped up, forcing Philadelphia to punt and handing Love a final occasion. Starting deep in their own home, the Packers pushed forward but faced a make-or-break fourth-and-1 at their own 44.
It’s been a tough stretch for the Packers recently, having already stumbled in a shock 10–7 defeat to the Giants earlier in the season. The latest loss only adds to their growing frustrations.
Chaos followed. Jacobs lost the ball under pressure, the Eagles recovered, and even if he hadn’t, an illegal formation flag loomed.
Philadelphia tried to ice the game on their own fourth-and-6, but Hurts’ underthrown pass to A.J. Brown left the door open for one final Packers miracle.
It never came. Love managed to move just far enough for Brandon McManus to attempt a monster 64-yard field goal, a potential Lambeau Field record. The kick sailed wide. The crowd groaned. The Eagles exhaled.
Hurts Leads Again
Love, missing tight end Tucker Kraft and losing Romeo Doubs mid-game, battled hard but finished with 19 of 32 passes for 158 yards. Jacobs carried 21 times for 75 yards.
On the wise side, Jalen Hurts went 15 of 26 for 183 yards and a touchdown, adding 27 rushing yards. Barkley managed 60 on the ground, plus his pivotal 41-yard event. Smith led the entering fraternity with four catches for 69 yards and that all-important score.
This was classic Philadelphia fortitude, not enough, but important. The Eagles continue to prove they can win unattractive, and as the season heats up, that adaptability may be their biggest strength.
Green Bay, meanwhile, will rue missed chances at home and now face questions about its obnoxious meter.
But for Philadelphia, the night ended with quiet satisfaction. A grind-it-out road win. A statement of intent. The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high and showing no signs of slowing down.
