Jalen Hurts did not shy away from admitting that the Green Bay Packers were a tough opponent during the Philadelphia Eagles‘ road victory. For Hurts, the Jordan Love-led team boasts a very good defense that never backed down throughout the game.
Following the matchup, Hurts admitted that the Packers‘ defense was the toughest his team had faced all year, as shared by John Clark of NBC Sports on X. The Packers’ defensive line allowed only 10 points, but the Eagles’ defense also played well, giving up just 7 points.
And he was entirely correct; the Packers were genuinely tough on the Eagles’ offensive line. Hurts managed to throw just 183 passing yards against the home team’s defense, although he still registered a key passing touchdown that proved essential to winning the game.
Eagles look strong for the playoffs
Following the victory over the Packers, the Eagles look stronger than ever with a 7-2 record in first place in the NFC East and the top seed in the conference. The work of Hurts and his teammates has been excellent, as they have quietly won several close games.
Winning immediately after returning from the bye week is a positive sign. The Eagles are now enjoying another three-game winning streak, something they hadn’t accomplished since September 28. This comes despite Hurts having a relatively modest season, with only 1,860 yards through eight games and 16 touchdowns.
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Next matchup for Eagles and Packers
In Week 11, the Eagles face another difficult matchup, this time against the Detroit Lions, who are hungrier than ever, especially since Ben Campbell took over play-calling duties to improve their offensive line. The Packers, meanwhile, will play the Giants as they try to snap their current losing streak.
