In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles' narrow 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, both teams are nursing some significant bumps and bruises. The Packers injury report highlighted several defensive concerns heading into the game, with edge rusher Lukas Van Ness sidelined by a foot issue and cornerback Nate Hobbs out due to a shoulder problem. Three wide receivers, including Dontayvion Wicks, were listed as questionable, forcing Green Bay to shuffle their lineup mid-game.
Over on the Eagles' side, the Eagles injury report painted a tougher picture up front. Center Cam Jurgens, a rising star in his third season, missed his second straight game with a nagging knee injury sustained back in Week 7 against the Vikings. Brett Toth stepped in admirably, but the absence was felt in the trenches during those gritty, low-scoring moments. Jaire Alexander, the former Packer now with Philly, also sat out with his own knee woes, while running back A.J. Dillon was a healthy scratch. Linebacker Nolan Smith, battling a triceps tweak, surprisingly suited up and made an impact in his return since Week 3.
These setbacks come at a pivotal point in the 2025 season, with both squads vying for playoff positioning. The Packers, now licking their wounds after that ankle fracture to Javon Jenkins in the loss, might face a longer road ahead. For Philly, Jurgens' status remains murky—coaches are optimistic, but timelines suggest he could miss another week or two.
As the NFL grind wears on, one can't help but wonder how these injury ripples will shape the rest of the campaign for these NFC contenders.
