The Philadelphia Eagles held off a gritty Green Bay Packers defense in a bone-chilling 10-7 win on Monday Night Football Philadelphia, November 10, 2025 — a game that felt more like a playoff battle than Week 10 of the regular season. No touchdowns. No fireworks. Just cold, hard football — the kind that leaves fans breathless and coaches grinning through gritted teeth. The Eagles’ win snapped a two-game skid and kept them alive in the NFC East race, while the Packers’ seventh straight road loss raised more questions than answers about their playoff hopes.
Defensive Grind, Not Offensive Spectacle
This wasn’t a game for highlight reels. It was a game for stat sheets and defensive coordinators. The Eagles managed just 255 total yards — barely more than a single-quarter output in today’s NFL — yet scored every time they crossed midfield. Their lone touchdown came on a 12-play, 78-yard drive in the second quarter, capped by a 1-yard plunge from running back DeVonta Smith (yes, the wide receiver lining up in the backfield — a trick the Eagles have been quietly perfecting). The Packers’ offense, meanwhile, looked disjointed. Quarterback Brian Hoyer, filling in for the injured Jordan Love, completed just 18 of 34 passes for 157 yards and threw a critical interception in the red zone late in the third quarter — a turnover that shifted momentum entirely.Philadelphia’s defense, led by Jalen Carter and T.J. Edwards, held Green Bay to 28 yards rushing and forced three three-and-outs in the second half. The Packers’ only score came on a 47-yard field goal by Justin Vogel — their first successful kick from beyond 45 yards all season. That’s not a fluke. That’s a sign of a team struggling to generate consistent pressure.
The Inactives List That Changed the Game
The National Football League released the official inactives list at 6:48 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2025 — a routine, but revealing, move. For the Eagles, Haason Reddick was listed as inactive due to a lingering hamstring strain. For the Packers, it was worse: Jordan Love, Darnell Savage, and Christian Watson all ruled out. The absence of Watson, their top deep threat, turned Green Bay’s offense into a predictable, short-passing machine. The NFL’s announcement, titled “Eagles vs. Packers Week 10 inactives: Players ruled out for Monday's game,” didn’t just inform — it foreshadowed.Without Watson, the Packers had no answer for Philadelphia’s zone coverage. Without Love, they lost their only playmaker with the arm strength to stretch the field. The Eagles, despite missing Reddick, rotated their defensive line with surgical precision. Josh Sweat and Erasmus James combined for 3.5 sacks and five pressures — a testament to depth over star power.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
The win improved the Eagles to 6-4, keeping them just one game behind the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East. But more than standings, this win restored belief. After a shaky start to the season — and a crushing loss to the New York Giants two weeks prior — this was the kind of gritty, ugly victory that championship teams manufacture.For Green Bay, the 3-7 record is now a death knell. They’re 0-5 against teams with winning records. Their offense ranks 29th in points per game. Their defense? It’s holding opponents to under 20 points — but only because they can’t get off the field. The Packers have scored 17 or fewer points in six of their last seven games. This isn’t bad luck. It’s systemic.
What’s Next? The Clock Is Ticking
The Eagles host the Washington Commanders next Monday — a rare back-to-back Monday games. If they win, they’ll be in prime position to seize control of the division. The Packers? They head to Detroit to face the Lions — a team that just beat the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime. A loss there would drop them to 3-8, effectively ending their playoff hopes.Monday Night Football didn’t deliver a classic. But it delivered something rarer: truth. The Eagles are still a contender. The Packers? They’re just trying to survive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Eagles-Packers game so low-scoring?
The game was low-scoring due to a combination of injuries, poor offensive execution, and elite defensive play. The Packers lost their starting QB and top receiver, while the Eagles’ defense held them to just 28 rushing yards and forced three turnovers. Philadelphia’s offense, though inefficient, capitalized on every red zone opportunity — going 3-for-3 inside the 20-yard line.
How did the inactives list affect the outcome?
The absence of Green Bay’s Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and Darnell Savage crippled their offensive and defensive schemes. Without Watson, the Packers couldn’t threaten downfield, forcing Brian Hoyer into short, high-risk throws. The Eagles exploited this by stacking the box, limiting running back Aaron Jones to just 41 yards on 14 carries — their lowest total of the season.
Is this win enough to revive the Eagles’ playoff hopes?
Yes — but only if they keep winning. At 6-4, the Eagles are now tied for second in the NFC East and trail Dallas by just one game. Their schedule softens over the next five weeks, with matchups against Washington, Carolina, and Arizona. If they win three of those, they’ll be in strong position for a wild-card spot — or even a division title.
What does this loss mean for the Packers’ future?
At 3-7, Green Bay’s playoff chances are all but gone. Their offense ranks 29th in the league, and their defense can’t sustain drives. With Jordan Love out for the season and no clear heir apparent, the organization may shift focus to 2026 — potentially drafting a quarterback in the first round. This loss wasn’t just a setback; it was a confirmation of deeper structural issues.
Was this game truly a Monday Night Football classic?
It wasn’t classic in the traditional sense — no 60-yard bombs, no last-second heroics. But it was classic in the way old-school football fans love: physical, tense, and decided by discipline over flash. The final score of 10-7 matched the lowest-scoring MNF game since 2019. Sometimes, the most memorable games are the ones that make you hold your breath.
Where was the game played?
The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — the Eagles’ home stadium since 2003. The crowd of 69,500 was electric, especially during the final two minutes, when the Packers drove deep into Eagles territory but failed to convert on fourth down.
