Eagles-Packers: Eagles grind out playoff win over Green Bay
The Eagles will now host a game in the divisional round next week.
The Eagles defeated the Packers, 22-10.
The Eagles will host either the Buccaneers, Rams, or Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field in the divisional round.
LB Nakobe Dean left the game with a knee injury.
If you're just hopping on the Eagles bandwagon for the playoffs, here's everything you need to know — and some intel on the Packers.
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Quinyon Mitchell attempts Triple H's 'Pedigree' after first INT; Triple H responds
How did Quinyon Mitchell celebrate his first interception? By attempting to land the move made famous by Paul "Triple H" Levesque: the pedigree.
As you can see, it did not go well, which prompted "The Game" himself to respond.
A.J. Brown explains why he was reading during the game
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading a book on the sidelines during the Eagles' playoff win over the Packers. After the game, he explained to the media and on social media why.
"This game is 90% mental and 10% physical for me," Brown said on X. "I bring it to every game and I read it between each drive. I use it to refocus and lock in despite what may transpire in the game good or bad. People tend to create controversy when they don’t know the truth."
— Vaughn Johnson
Who do the Eagles play next?
With their 22-10 win over the Packers, the Eagles have advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs. And that game will be at Lincoln Financial Field. That much we know. But Birds fans will have to wait a little longer to find out who they play, and when.
So who could the Eagles play? It's guaranteed to be one of three teams: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Minnesota Vikings, or the Los Angeles Rams. And the scenarios are quite simple.
Zack Baun and the Eagles defense save the day as Jalen Hurts struggles
Only Jordan Love knows for certain what he saw when he dropped back on first down late in the second quarter, with the Green Bay Packers down 10 points but already inside Eagles territory and still on the move. There was no receiver in the middle of the field who was open, but Love threw the ball to the middle of the field anyway. The only player in position to catch the pass was linebacker Zack Baun, which was surprising only if you haven’t been watching Baun play linebacker for the Eagles this season.
Baun intercepted Love’s inexplicable pass, returning it 15 yards, snuffing out a Green Bay scoring threat — the most important play by an Eagles defense that was the NFL’s best and needed to be at its best Sunday. Most of the Eagles’ 22-10 wild-card victory was enjoyable as having someone close a door on your fingers: too many penalties, too many mistakes, a couple of quarterbacks, in Love and Jalen Hurts, who missed too many throws and made too many poor decisions.
Eagles win caps a glorious sports weekend in Philly
The weekend began with a bang, crescendoed Sunday morning, then softly settled into a satisfying afterglow.
A traitor visited Philadelphia for the first time and fled, following a drubbing.
Eagles take care of business and beat the sloppy Packers
A few dozen pieces of green confetti floated around Lincoln Financial Field as the Eagles wrapped up a playoff win.
En route to a 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Eagles got the band back together on offense and played the hits. They used Saquon Barkley early and often, dominated on defense, and used their star power on the perimeter for a few timely plays in a wild-card round victory.
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— EJ Smith
A.J. Brown seen reading a motivational book on the sidelines
Eagles extend lead with Jake Elliott field goal
The Eagles have a two possession lead again, 19-10, after Jake Elliott connected on a field goal from 30 yards out.
The Eagles chewed up more than seven minutes of clock on their 13-play, 58-yard drive.
Josh Jacobs powers the Packers to a score
A two-score Eagles lead was short lived.
A violent Josh Jacobs run through multiple Eagles set the Packers up at the Eagles goal line at the end of the third quarter and Jacobs punched it in on the first play of the fourth quarter.It's 16-10 Eagles and the lead is no longer comfortable.
Packers WR Jayden Reed questionable to return with a shoulder injury
Eagles offense comes alive with a touchdown
The passing offense is back.
After seven consecutive incompletions, Jalen Hurts hit DeVonta Smith for a key third-down conversion that went for 28 yards. Hurts connected with Smith on the next play for another nine yards to get to Green Bay's 24-yard line.
Packers get on the board with a field goal
The Packers are on the board after a 26-yard field goal by Brandon McManus, a big win for the Eagles after the Packers moved the ball with relative ease into the red zone.
Green Bay's first scoring drive went 76 yards and took 12 plays and five minutes, 47 seconds.
Packers WR Romeo Doubs evaluated for a concussion
Packers receiver Romeo Doubs left the field with an injury after an incompletion. Doubs was down on the ground for several minutes, and coach Matt LaFleur and the Packers offense came over to surround him as trainers helped him to his feet.
The Lincoln Financial Field crowd gave Doubs a standing ovation as he walked off with assistance from the trainers.
— Gabriela Carroll
Packers' Elgton Jenkins, Devonte Wyatt both ruled out
Eagles lead at the half despite offensive struggles
After scoring a touchdown and a field goal in the first quarter, the Eagles punted on three straight possessions in the second quarter to keep the score, 10-0, going into halftime.
Hurts completed his first six passes of the game, then went 0-for-7 on his ensuing throws, failing to connect on a pass in the second quarter. The Eagles finished the first half with 36 net passing yards, a season low.
Zack Baun continues his stellar season with an INT
Linebacker Zack Baun reached for a near interception, but the ball fell to the ground a foot in front of him. The next play? He got his pick, catching a ball up the middle intended for Packers tight end Tucket Kraft, who fell midway through the route, and returning it 16 yards.
Baun was named to the Pro Bowl and an AP First Team All-Pro player for his performance this year, becoming one of the stars of a vaunted Eagles defense in his first season with the team.
— Gabriela Carroll
Darius Slay returns to the field
Eagles defense stands tall; Packers miss field goal
The Birds defense held off the Packers again on their best drive of the game. Former Temple kicker Brandon McManus missed a 38-yard field goal wide right, keeping the Packers off the board in the first half.
The Eagles take over on the 28-yard line, still up 10-0.
— Gabriela Carroll
Nakobe Dean ruled out with knee injury
Nakobe Dean went down with an apparent lower-body injury late in the second quarter after tackling Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. After a brief visit to the medical tent, a cart took Dean indoors for further testing.
Oren Burks, the former Packers draft pick, took over for Dean at inside linebacker alongside Zack Baun.
CB Darius Slay questionable with an elbow injury
The scene at Xfinity Live! during Eagles-Packers
There’s no doubt Eagles fans are one of the most intense and passionate fans in the NFL. Where does this rowdy reputation come from — some can say they were born with it.
In case you missed it, ahead of last week's meaningless matchup with the New York Giants, young Philly fans were seen taunting a Giants fan in front of the Linc. The young fans can be heard yelling back and forth about New York's 3-14 record. That same energy was taken into this week's wild card matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
Darius Slay picks off Jordan Love
Jordan Love dropped a ball in the bucket downfield – for Darius Slay, who picked him off for the Birds’ second turnover of the game and Slay’s first interception of the season. The pass was intended for Dontayvion Wicks.
The Eagles take over from their own 22-yard line.
Promising drive stalls, forcing Eagles to settle for a field goal
The Eagles’ third drive of the game started out strong, with Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts ripping off 17 and 15-yard runs, respectively, on consecutive plays. But the Birds stalled out in the red zone. The Packers’ pressure forced Hurts to throw the ball away on second and third down from the 13-yard line.
Jake Elliott made his first field goal of the game, a 31-yarder, to give the Birds a 10-0 lead.
— Gabriela Carroll
Packers guard Elgton Jenkins questionable with a stinger
Packers DT Devante Wyatt questionable with a leg injury
SEPTA's Broad Street Line resumes normal operations
Eagles jump out to an early lead
The Eagles recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff to start the playoffs with a bang.
Jalen Hurts completed an 11-yard touchdown to Jahan Dotson to get the Birds on the board first just three plays after Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s fumble recovery on special teams.
Eagles fans on comparisons to 2017 and Saquon Barkley's impact
Noah Thayer, 25, and Zach Engle, 26, drove down from Quakertown and were tailgating since 10 a.m. As both Thayer and Engle attend their first playoff game as lifelong Eagles fans, they believe they’re witnessing one of the best teams in Eagles history, including the 2017 Super Bowl team.
“I think 2017, I mean Nick Foles had a miracle run,” Thayer said. “I mean that team had a lot of heart, this team does too but I think this team is a lot more talented and I think if they just stick together and play as a team, they can definitely make it all the way. I don’t see any reason they can’t. But I think both teams are special in their own ways and I think both teams are going to get it done.”
Eagles players provide wholesome moments before playoff game
Saquon Barkley dressed to impress for playoffs
SEPTA's Broad Street Line operating with delays
A malfunctioning signal system near the Fairmount subway station is causing delays of at least 10 minutes on the Broad Street SEPTA line, officials said, as a rush of commuters are traveling to Lincoln Financial Field for the Eagles playoff game against the Packers.
Both sides of the Broad Street subway line are affected by the signal system malfunction reported at around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, near Fairmount station, said Andrew Busch, spokesperson for SEPTA. Commuters should expect delays of at least 10 minutes as crews work to fix the issue, he said.As of Sunday afternoon, there is no timeline for repairs, he said.
DeSean Jackson, Eric Allen at the Linc for Eagles-Packers
Days after being introduced as the new head coach of Delaware State's football program, DeSean Jackson is at Lincoln Financial Field for the Eagles' playoff game against the Packers.
Eric Allen, fresh off being named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is also in attendance.
— Vaughn Johnson
Tanner McKee inactive for playoff game
Despite Tanner McKee's recent outings, the Eagles are sticking with Kenny Pickett as QB2 behind the returning Jalen Hurts.
— Vaughn Johnson
Are the Packers primed for another playoff upset?
As both teams prepare to keep their postseason hopes alive, the Green Bay Packers find themselves in a similar position as last year’s playoff run.
For the second consecutive season the Packers enter as the No. 7 seed. Last year’s wild card game ended in an upset over the No. 2 seed Dallas Cowboys in a 48-32 win at AT&T Stadium.
How are Eagles fans feeling ahead of the playoffs?
Philly fans were fired up ahead of the Eagles wild-card matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Both teams previously met back in Week 1 in Brazil. The Eagles came out on top of that game, 34-29. Now, the teams will be playing under different circumstances — a chance to continue their chase for a Lombardi trophy.
Back in Week 1, the Birds struggled defensively, allowing 414 yards and 7.8 yards per carry. But Eagles fan Joshua Engle, 26, said this is a much different team then.
Report: Eagles installed new grass at the Linc before playoff game
Three reasons the Eagles will beat the Packers
Thinking out loud about the Eagles’ wild-card matchup with the Packers on Sunday …
There is a path to victory here for the Packers. These aren’t the Giants of a couple of years ago. Green Bay has a head coach who can dial up a game plan, a quarterback who can throw downfield, and a defense that finished the regular season ranked in the top six in points allowed, yards allowed, and turnovers. This is a tougher matchup than a No. 2 seed typically would expect in the wild-card round.
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Reports: Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as next head coach
The NFL coaching carousel is just getting started, but it appears a big domino has fallen. Acccording to multiple reports, Mike Vrabel, former Titans coach and Patriots linebacker, will take over in New England after the team recently fired Jerod Mayo.
— Matt Mullin
Play Birdle and Eagles Bingo to get you ready for the playoffs
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Saquon Barkley isn't done chasing rushing records
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley didn’t get the chance to set a record for most rushing yards in a season, but there are a couple of postseason records he could topple, including one held by Eric Dickerson.
Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards during the regular season, 100 shy of the record 2,105 yards Dickerson ran for with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984, but was held out of the regular-season finale so he could get some rest.
Eagles vs. Packers predictions
After an inconsequential win over the New York Giants in Week 18 — a game in which Philly rested its starters — the Eagles turn their attention to the Green Bay Packers (11-6) on Sunday in a wild-card matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.
As the No. 2 seed in the NFC, the Birds (14-3) are a much different team from their last meeting with the Packers in their season opener in Brazil. Despite a 34-29 victory over Green Bay, the Birds struggled defensively, allowing 414 yards and 7.8 yards per carry. But the Eagles defense is now one of the best in the NFL.
Eagles injury report
Jalen Hurts is back. The quarterback is through the concussion protocol and will play in Sunday’s playoff opener against the Green Bay Packers. But while Hurts worked his way through the protocol this week — practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, a full capacity Thursday, and being cleared by an independent neurologist — the availability of his two star receivers, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, has been spotty.
Brown was held out of practice Thursday due to a lingering knee injury and in order to rest before returning to the field Friday. Smith, meanwhile, experienced back tightness prior to Friday’s workout and was held out of practice in an effort to not have his back get tighter in the cold weather. Both players are expected to be available Sunday.
NFL wild-card playoff schedule and results
The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs kicked off Saturday with a pair of games. Three more will be played Sunday, including Eagles vs. Packers, and one more on Monday night. Here's a look at the schedule and results (so far).
Texans 32, Chargers 12
Ravens 28, Steelers 14
Broncos vs. Bills, Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+
Eagles vs. Packers, Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on Fox
Commanders vs. Buccaneers, Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock
Vikings vs. Rams, Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC and ESPN
— Matt Mullin