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Eagles Edge Packers 10-7 on Late Fourth-Down Heroics in Monday Night Thriller
The Philadelphia Eagles survived a nail-biter against the Green Bay Packers, winning 10-7 on Monday night, November 10, 2025, in a game that came down to one decisive play — and one fearless call. With under two minutes left and the score tied at 7, Head Coach Nick Sirianni opted to go for it on fourth-and-5 at the Packers’ 38-yard line. No field goal attempt. No safe play. Just Jalen Hurts, a play-action fake, and a laser across the middle to A.J. Brown for a first down. The crowd fell silent. The Packers’ defense lunged. And the Eagles lived to tell the tale.
Defensive Battle, Zero Margin for Error
This wasn’t a game of big plays. It was a game of tiny mistakes — and who avoided them. The Philadelphia Eagles entered Week 10 with the fewest turnovers in the NFL this season — zero fumbles lost, just three interceptions thrown in nine games. That discipline held. Again. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers fought hard. Cooper punched the ball loose from Jalen Hurts in the third quarter, and Green Bay recovered. But the offense couldn’t capitalize. A low snap on a 42-yard field goal try by Mason Crosby sent the kick sailing wide left, sealing a rare miss for the veteran kicker.On the other side, Aaron Rodgers looked sharp early, but the Eagles’ front seven — led by Darius Ojomo — kept him contained. On a critical third-and-eight in the fourth quarter, T.J. Musgrave caught a 12-yard slant but fell a yard short. The Packers’ drive stalled. The Eagles took over at their own 22.
The Play That Won It
The turning point wasn’t a flashy touchdown. It wasn’t a pick-six. It was a simple, brutal, gutsy decision.With 1:48 left, fourth-and-5 at the Green Bay 38. The Eagles had already kicked two field goals — 38 and 41 yards — but Sirianni didn’t trust his offense to get another chance. He trusted Hurts. And Hurts delivered. The play-action fake froze the linebackers. A.J. Brown broke free on a crossing route, caught the ball at the 28, and dove for the first down at the 26. The chain crew moved the sticks. The Eagles had it. The Packers didn’t.
"We didn’t come here to play for ties," Sirianni said afterward, his voice hoarse. "We came here to win. And sometimes, that means trusting the guys who’ve earned it. Jalen didn’t blink. A.J. didn’t blink. And that’s why we’re 8-2."
What Went Wrong for Green Bay
The Packers weren’t outplayed — they were outlasted. Their defense held Philadelphia to just 317 total yards. They forced three punts in the first half. Jacobs broke free for a 15-yard gain on a screen, slipping past Ojomo in the backfield. But when it mattered, the offense stalled. Three drives inside the Eagles’ 30 ended in zero points. Two of them ended with incomplete passes on third down. One ended with that disastrous field goal snap."We had chances," said Head Coach Matt LaFleur. "We just didn’t finish. That’s on me. That’s on all of us. We’re not used to losing games like this. But we will learn from it."
Why This Matters Beyond the Box Score
The win moves the Philadelphia Eagles to 8-2, solidifying their hold on the NFC East and putting them in prime position for a first-round bye. More importantly, it proved they can win ugly. They didn’t need 400 yards. They didn’t need a four-touchdown day from Hurts. They just needed to be smarter, tougher, and more patient than their opponent.For the Green Bay Packers, the loss drops them to 5-5 — squarely on the playoff bubble. With games against the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs looming, every win now feels like a must. The offense showed flashes, but the lack of red-zone efficiency remains a glaring flaw.
What’s Next?
The Eagles host the New York Giants next Monday night — a rare back-to-back Monday night game. They’ll be favored, but the schedule doesn’t get easier. Meanwhile, the Packers travel to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11, a team they’ve beaten in their last three meetings — but not under these circumstances.One thing is clear: this wasn’t a game decided by stars. It was decided by execution under pressure. And in the NFL, that’s often the difference between playoff dreams and winter nights on the couch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Eagles manage to win with only 10 points?
The Eagles won by avoiding mistakes — they had zero turnovers for the 10th straight game, the longest active streak in the NFL. Their two field goals and one touchdown came from disciplined, methodical drives. The defense held the Packers to field goals on two red-zone trips, and the game-winning drive was a masterclass in clock management and precision passing under pressure.
Why didn’t the Packers go for it on fourth down instead of kicking?
Green Bay faced fourth-and-4 at the Eagles’ 35 in the third quarter and chose to kick a 52-yard field goal — which was blocked. Their kicker, Mason Crosby, had made 12 of his last 13 attempts from 50+ yards, but the low snap ruined the attempt. After that, the coaching staff grew cautious. They didn’t trust their offensive line to give Rodgers enough time on another fourth-down try.
What role did Jalen Hurts play beyond the final drive?
Hurts completed 21 of 29 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown, but his real impact was in rhythm and poise. He scrambled twice on third downs to extend drives, and his decision-making was flawless. He didn’t force a single throw into coverage. His 88.2 passer rating was modest, but it was efficient — exactly what the Eagles needed against a physical Packers defense.
Is this win a sign the Eagles are true Super Bowl contenders?
Absolutely. Winning close, low-scoring games against elite defenses is how champions are built. The Eagles have now beaten three top-10 defenses this season — the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and now the Packers — all by three points or less. Their ability to execute under pressure suggests they can win in January, not just November.
What does this loss mean for Aaron Rodgers’ legacy this season?
It’s a setback. Rodgers threw for 247 yards and one touchdown, but he had zero big plays in the second half. The Packers’ offense looked stagnant after halftime, and his two critical third-down throws were off-target. If Green Bay misses the playoffs, this game will be remembered as the moment they let a winnable game slip away — and it’s a reminder that even legends need support.
How unusual is it for a team to win a game with only 10 points in the modern NFL?
It’s rare. Since 2020, only 12 games have ended with a winning team scoring 10 points or fewer. The last time the Eagles won with 10 points was in 2017 against the New York Jets. In 2025, this was only the third such win in the league — and the first to come on a fourth-down conversion in the final two minutes. Defense and discipline are winning again.
