In a chilly Lambeau Field showdown that had fans bundled up and on edge, the Green Bay Packers dropped a gritty 10-7 decision to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The Packers' record now sits at 5-3-1, a slip that underscores some nagging inconsistencies on offense despite a stout defensive effort holding Philly under double digits.
Quarterback Jordan Love managed just 182 passing yards, with the ground game sputtering at a mere 68 rushing attempts for the night. Eagles' newcomer Jaelan Phillips shone in his debut, anchoring a defense that sacked Love twice and forced a crucial turnover late. Green Bay's offense, plagued by penalties—eight for 65 yards—couldn't find rhythm, scoring their lone touchdown on a short run midway through the third quarter.
The real gut punch came when starting center Elgton Jenkins suffered a fractured fibula in his left lower leg during a second-quarter drive. He was carted off, and the Packers quickly placed him on injured reserve Tuesday, opening a roster spot filled by signing safety Kristian Welch to the 53-man squad. Jenkins, a Pro Bowl talent who's anchored the line since 2020, leaves a void; his versatility across guard and center will be missed in the stretch run.
With Jenkins out for the season—he's got one year left on his deal and a hefty cap hit looming—questions swirl about the line's depth. Coach Matt LaFleur called it a "tough blow," but emphasized resilience. The Packers host the Lions next, where regrouping will be key.
As Green Bay licks its wounds from this defensive duel, one wonders how they'll adapt without their versatile big man up front.
