The Philadelphia Eagles also won 10-7, and both teams got outstanding performances from their stars. This game was highlighted by terrific defensive plays, clutch offensive opportunities and a few breathtakingly memorable moments. Chasing X: Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers Match Player Stats and key moments that made this game great
Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers Match Player Stats
Quarterback: Jalen Hurts
For the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts quarterbacked the offense through a difficult contest with poise. When it was time for Hurts to make the pass, he did.
Passing Stats Table
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | 15/26 | 183 | 1 | 0 |
When the Packers defense stepped up their game as expected, Hurts defused it just enough to keep things mostly under control for the Eagles. The Eagles’ offensive game plan revolved around him hitting DeVonta Smith in his touchdown pass.
Top Rushing: Saquon Barkley & Jalen Hurts
The main reason for the Eagles running game though was Saquon Barkley he gave some much-needed yardage. Hurts also contributed significant rushing yards to keep the offensive rhythm.
Rushing Stats Table
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Longest Rush | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 22 | 60 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | 5 | 27 | 10 | 0 |
Barkley constantly gave the Eagles first downs, banging out tough yards, whereas Hurts continuously provided another wrinkle to the offense with his ability to move.
WR: DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert
DeVonta Smith, the Eagles wide receiver who scored the only passing touchdown, had to carry most of the load in that department. Dallas Goedert was also helpful, making a catch here and there to continue moving the chains.
Receiving Stats Table
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Longest Reception | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | 4 | 69 | 36 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | 4 | 43 | 22 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | 3 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
Plan on Smith’s 36-yard catch over the middle, and winner his major in this defensive battle.
Green Bay Packers: Player Stats And Contributions
Quarterback: Jordan Love
While the Packers quarterback tangled with an Eagles defense that had been tough this year, Jordan Love still moved the ball pretty efficiently (albeit without getting it in the end zone) against them.
Passing Stats Table
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | 20/36 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
Love had no interceptions but didn’t throw a touchdown pass, which kept the Packers from adding to their tally The Eagles defense kept that pressure on him to take away opportunities.
Rushing Leaders: Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs led the charge for Green on the ground. He ran all over the field and kept the Packers in this game, but for most…he was limited by the Eagles defense.
Rushing Stats Table
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Longest Rush | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | 21 | 74 | 11 | 1 |
While the Packers only score of the game was a rushing touchdown from Jacobs in the second quarter, and while passing support was lacking, they could never really take at advantage of it.
Wide receiver: Little Production From Packers Pass-Catchers
The receiving game was stymied despite the Packers playing so well. The passing attack of the Eagles was stifled behind drops and tight coverage by Philadelphia’s secondary.
Receiving Stats Table
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Longest Reception | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | 5 | 48 | 14 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | 4 | 35 | 16 | 0 |
Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs both contributed, but they just were not able to bust big plays that broke the game open.
Defensive Standouts: Eagles Defense
The story of the game: Philadelphia Eagles defense. They generated a ton of pressure on and constantly challenged Jordan Love, rarely giving him adequate time in the pocket.
Defensive Stats Table
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haason Reddick | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Fletcher Cox | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slay | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Eagles cornerback Darius Slay closed out the drubbing with a late interception. Haason Reddick was relentless chasing Love during the game, he made a couple of important tackles and forced him to hurry passes.
Special Teams: Jake Elliott
A field goal from Jake Elliott saw the Eagles also take points, with the Packers unable to keep up.
Kicking Stats Table
| Player | Field Goals Made | Longest |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | 1 | 43 yards |
Game Recap: Eagles 10, Packers7
Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers — Mon Dec 6, 2:15 AM CETThe main difference here was the Eagles defence shutting down this Packers offence to go with their own now prolific scoring. Even though Josh Jacobs and Jordan Love fought as hard as they could, the Packers simply couldn’t beat the Eagles’ defensive pressure. It was another near perfect outing for Jalen Hurts, who managed the offense well, including a touchdown by DeVonta Smith that was the winning score.
Key Stats Recap
| Team | Total Yards | Passing Yards | Rushing Yards | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 323 | 183 | 140 | 0 |
| Green Bay Packers | 256 | 176 | 80 | 1 |
The Eagles solidified their place in the NFC with this win while the Packers must be looking to move on quickly after a disappointing defeat.
Final Thoughts: Eagles Defense Wins
In a low-scoring pitfight played in the mud, the Eagles outlasted the Packers. Both teams were offensively challenged, but the Eagles’ defense and just enough timely offensive plays resulted in a hard-fought victory. So in it went this win, built by an Eagles defensive line that swarmed Josh Allen and a Jalen Hurts who lifted the faltering offense only so far with DeVonta Smith hitting for some much-needed offensive lightning.
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