The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in a gritty, defensive slugfest on Monday Night Football Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, November 10, 2025 — a game that felt more like January than November. With zero offensive touchdowns, the win came down to field goals, a forced fumble, and a defense that refused to buckle. It was the kind of game that reminds you why football exists: grit over glamour, pressure over polish.
Defense Wins Championships — Again
The Philadelphia Eagles defense didn’t just contain the Green Bay Packers; they dismantled them. Jordan Love, who’d looked sharp in Week 9 against Carolina, completed just 19 of 34 passes for 187 yards and threw one interception. The Packers managed only 261 total yards — their lowest output since Week 3 of the 2024 season. The Eagles’ front seven, led by new acquisition Jaelan Phillips, pressured Love on 11 of his 44 dropbacks. Two sacks, three hits, and a critical fumble recovery by Haason Reddick in the third quarter turned momentum for good.
Meanwhile, the Eagles’ offense didn’t need to be perfect. Jalen Hurts threw for 182 yards and one touchdown — a 12-yard slant to A.J. Brown in the second quarter — but it was Saquon Barkley who kept the chains moving. He ran for 89 yards on 22 carries, including a crucial 18-yard scramble on 3rd-and-15 late in the fourth that sealed the clock. With starting center Cam Jurgens out due to a lingering ankle injury, the Eagles’ offensive line held together through sheer will. Backup center Mason Brooks, a sixth-round pick from last year, played 58 snaps without allowing a sack.
The New Faces, The Missing Pieces
General Manager Howie Roseman had made two bold moves in the days before the game: acquiring Jaelan Phillips from Miami and trading for Michael Carter from the Jets. Both players debuted in this game. Phillips logged 32 snaps, including a key third-down stop on the Packers’ final drive. Carter, though quiet in the box score, added crucial short-yardage power on two goal-line carries. Roseman, watching from the sideline in a navy hoodie, looked satisfied — but not celebratory. "We didn’t win because of the trades," he told reporters afterward. "We won because the guys on the field refused to lose."
The absence of Jarie Alexander, the former Packers cornerback who was traded to Philadelphia in October, was notable — he was listed as a late scratch due to a hamstring strain. His name echoed in the broadcast booth, but his absence didn’t hurt the Eagles’ secondary. Cornerback Darius Slay, playing through a rib injury, held Green Bay’s top receiver, Christian Watson, to just 3 catches for 29 yards.
The Packers, meanwhile, entered without Matthew Golden, their emerging 23-year-old wideout. His status was questionable all week, and he didn’t even make the travel roster. Without him, Love had no deep threat. His go-to targets — Watson and rookie tight end Lukas Van Ness — were covered relentlessly. The Packers’ only touchdown came on a 1-yard plunge by Jordan Love himself, after a 14-play, 78-yard drive that consumed 7:12 of the third quarter.
The Broadcast That Made It Feel Like a Stadium
While ESPN and Prime Video carried the official broadcast, the real heartbeat of the game came from Thomas Mott, the independent content creator who streamed the game live on YouTube through his channel Football Nation. With 7,700 concurrent viewers — an impressive number for an unaffiliated stream — Mott delivered play-by-play with the energy of a hometown announcer. His voice cracked on the final stop. "That’s not football," he said after the last sack. "That’s war."
Mott, who hosts a podcast on Spotify and runs a merch store at thephillylinc.com, didn’t just call the game — he lived it. He broke down Jurgens’ absence with film clips, tracked Phillips’ snap counts, and even spotted a subtle shift in the Packers’ blitz packages that no national analyst caught. His followers sent him over 12,000 messages during the game. "They weren’t just watching," he told me afterward. "They were feeling it."
What This Means for the NFC
The win lifts the Philadelphia Eagles to 7-3, one game ahead of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East. It also sends a message: this team isn’t relying on offensive fireworks anymore. They’re becoming a playoff-caliber squad built on defense, toughness, and clutch execution. The last time they won a game without a touchdown? 2017 — the year they won Super Bowl LII.
For the Green Bay Packers, the loss drops them to 4-6. Their playoff hopes are slipping. Jordan Love has shown flashes, but the offensive line is still a mess, and the passing game lacks depth. Without Golden, and with Davante Adams gone, they’re running out of options. "We’re not out of it," Love said after the game. "But we’re running out of chances."
What’s Next?
The Eagles host the Washington Commanders next Monday — a game that could decide home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. The Packers travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings, a team that’s won three straight. If Green Bay loses, they’ll need to win all four of their remaining games just to have a shot at a wild card.
And while the NFL’s Monday Night Football tradition celebrates its 55th season, this game felt like a return to its roots: cold weather, muddy cleats, and two teams willing to fight for every inch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Eagles win without a touchdown?
The Eagles won 10-7 on three field goals by Jake Elliott and a safety forced by Jaelan Phillips in the second quarter. Elliott’s kicks came from 48, 37, and 42 yards, while the safety resulted from a botched snap in the end zone. It was the first time since 2017 the Eagles won a game without scoring a touchdown — and only the third time in franchise history.
Who was the most impactful player for Philadelphia?
Jaelan Phillips, acquired just days before the game, was the defensive catalyst. He recorded 2.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and disrupted five other plays. His speed off the edge exposed Green Bay’s left tackle, and his energy lifted the entire unit. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week the next day.
Why was Cam Jurgens’ absence so critical?
Jurgens is the Eagles’ offensive anchor — he’s the only center who’s played every snap this season. His absence forced backup Mason Brooks into his first NFL start, and the Packers’ defensive line, led by Kenny Clark, targeted the center-guard gap relentlessly. Philadelphia allowed four quarterback hits, but Brooks held his ground under pressure, earning praise from coach Nick Sirianni.
How did Thomas Mott’s stream compare to the official broadcast?
While ESPN focused on stats and highlights, Mott offered real-time emotional context — pointing out subtle defensive shifts, player body language, and crowd reactions. His audience grew 400% during the game, and his YouTube stream became the most-watched independent NFL broadcast of the season. Fans called it "the most authentic football experience" they’d seen all year.
What does this mean for the NFC playoff picture?
The Eagles are now the clear favorites in the NFC East and could secure home-field advantage with two more wins. The Packers, at 4-6, are now in a three-team tie for the final wild card spot. Their remaining schedule — Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, and Tampa Bay — is brutal. A loss next week likely ends their playoff hopes.
Is this the new identity of the Philadelphia Eagles?
It looks like it. After years of high-scoring, pass-heavy offenses, the Eagles are evolving into a balanced, physical team. With Barkley, Hurts, and a dominant defense, they’re becoming the kind of team that wins in January — not just November. The trade for Phillips and Carter wasn’t just about depth; it was about building a championship mindset.
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