On a chilly Monday night in Green Bay, the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a gritty 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, silencing the crowd and extending their dominance over their NFC North rivals. The game, played on November 10, 2025, with kickoff at 8:15 PM Eastern Time and an official attendance of 81,441, wasn’t pretty—but it was everything playoff football should be: physical, tense, and decided by inches. For the Eagles, it was their seventh win in nine games, improving to 7-2. For the Packers, it was their second straight home loss, dropping them to 5-4 and raising serious questions about their ability to contend in a stacked NFC.
The Tush Push That Wouldn’t Die
Let’s be honest: the story of this game wasn’t the touchdowns—it was the one play that didn’t even result in one. The tush push. The Eagles’ signature short-yardage formation, where quarterback Jalen Hurts tucks the ball and gets shoved forward by a wall of linemen and tight ends, has become a nightmare for defenses. The Packers, still smarting from losing both their 2024 opener in Brazil and their playoff exit in Philadelphia to this exact trick, spent the entire offseason lobbying the NFL to ban it. They even drafted a formal rule change. It failed—by one vote. And on Monday night, with the game tied 7-7 and just 2:17 left in the fourth quarter, the Eagles ran it. Again. On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line. Saquon Barkley, bruised but relentless, bulled through three defenders, the ball barely crossing the plane. Touchdown. No celebration. Just a slow nod from Nick Sirianni. The play had worked again. And the Packers? They knew it was coming. They just couldn’t stop it.
Jalen Hurts: Quietly Brilliant
Don’t let the 10-7 score fool you. Jalen Hurts, 26, didn’t need to throw for 300 yards to win this game. He didn’t need to light up the scoreboard. He needed to manage, to protect, to make the right decision—and he did. After posting a perfect 158.3 passer rating in Week 7 and a 141.5 in Week 8, Hurts entered this game with 15 touchdowns and just one interception on the season. Against Green Bay, he completed 19 of 28 passes for 182 yards, no touchdowns, and no picks. He scrambled for 32 crucial yards. He ate clock. He kept the chains moving. His receivers? A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith combined for just 11 catches, but every one mattered. When the Eagles needed a first down, Hurts found them. When the Packers blitzed, he checked down. It wasn’t flashy. But it was perfect football.
Defensive War: Parsons vs. Gary
What made this game feel like a playoff preview was the defensive chess match. Micah Parsons, the Eagles’ 25-year-old linebacker, was everywhere. He had two sacks, forced a fumble, and broke up two passes. But he didn’t get the headlines. That went to Rashad Gary, the Packers’ 27-year-old defensive end, who played with a chip on his shoulder. Gary had 1.5 sacks, five pressures, and held Barkley to just 52 yards on 17 carries. He knew the history. He knew the Eagles had beaten his team twice in 2024—and now, once again, they were winning with the same stubbornness. "They don’t win because they’re flashy," Gary said after the game. "They win because they don’t flinch. And that’s what scares us."
The Ripple Effect in the NFC
This wasn’t just another Week 10 game. It was a seismic shift in the playoff race. The Eagles now lead the NFC East by two games. The Packers, meanwhile, are tied for second in the NFC North with the Minnesota Vikings—both at 5-4. But Green Bay’s schedule gets harder: road games against the 49ers and Lions loom. Their offense? Still struggling. Jordan Love threw for just 152 yards and was sacked four times. The Packers’ defense held the Eagles to 10 points, yes—but they couldn’t score themselves. Three field goals. No touchdowns. That’s not a recipe for January.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
The Eagles, now 7-2, head to Washington next week, looking to extend their undefeated post-bye streak to five games. They’ve got the league’s most efficient offense and a defense that’s improving every week. If they win out, they’ll be the No. 1 seed. The Packers? They need to win three of their last five, including a home game against the Bears. But with Love still inconsistent and the offensive line under siege, they’re playing with house money. The real question: will the league finally act on the tush push? The Packers aren’t giving up. They’re already talking about next offseason. But for now? The Eagles are just happy they still have it.
Behind the Numbers: The Game’s True Deciders
- Time of possession: Eagles 38:17 — Packers 21:43
- Third-down conversions: Eagles 8-of-14 — Packers 3-of-12
- Red zone efficiency: Eagles 2-of-2 — Packers 1-of-3
- Yards after contact (Barkley): 41 of his 52 rushing yards
- Turnovers: Eagles 0 — Packers 1 (Love fumble, recovered by Parsons)
It’s rare for a 10-7 game to feel so decisive. But in this one, the margin wasn’t just the score—it was the discipline, the patience, the refusal to blink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Packers fail to ban the tush push?
The rule change to ban the tush push failed by a single vote during the NFL’s 2025 spring meetings. While 29 teams supported it, the Eagles, along with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, argued the play was a legitimate offensive tactic within the rules. The NFL ultimately sided with offensive innovation, calling it "a matter of execution, not illegality." The Packers remain frustrated, but the play is now officially part of NFL history.
How has Jalen Hurts’ performance changed since the bye week?
Since the Eagles’ Week 6 bye, Hurts has gone 4-0 as a starter, throwing for 947 yards, 10 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His passer rating has jumped from 104.2 to 138.7 over that span. He’s reduced his reliance on deep throws and instead mastered the short, high-percentage game—making him nearly uninterceptable. His decision-making under pressure has become elite.
Who were the key players for the Eagles’ defense?
Micah Parsons led the way with two sacks and a forced fumble, but safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was equally vital, intercepting Jordan Love in the third quarter and returning it 42 yards to set up the game-winning drive. Linebacker Nakobe Dean added 11 tackles and two tackles for loss. The Eagles held the Packers to just 2.9 yards per carry—a season low.
What does this loss mean for the Packers’ playoff chances?
Green Bay’s playoff path just got steeper. With a 5-4 record, they now need to win at least three of their final five games, including road trips to San Francisco and Detroit. Their offense ranks 24th in the league, and Love has thrown just six touchdowns in his last four games. Without a major turnaround, they’re likely headed to a wild-card spot—if they make it at all.
How significant is this win for the Eagles’ season?
Winning on the road against a division rival with playoff aspirations is exactly what championship teams do. This was the Eagles’ first win at Lambeau since 2018. More importantly, they proved they can win ugly—without explosive plays, without perfect passing. That versatility makes them the most dangerous team in the NFC right now.
Did the crowd at Lambeau Field affect the game?
The 81,441 fans were deafening early, but the Eagles’ offense stayed composed. After the first three drives stalled, the crowd grew quiet—especially after Hurts’ 14-yard scramble on third-and-10 in the fourth quarter. The Packers’ defense couldn’t generate pressure, and the noise turned to groans. By the final drive, it was silent. That’s when the tush push sealed it.
