The Eagles have the ability to run the ball as well as any team in the NFL. They ran the ball better than they had in 74 years on Sunday night. Philadelphia dominated Green Bay’s defence from start to finish in a 40-33 victory.
Final score, results: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia ground Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers injured
The 363 rushing yards were the 20th-highest single-game total in NFL history, falling 13 yards short of the Eagles’ 1948 franchise record. Jalen Hurts rushed for more than 100 yards in the first quarter alone and finished with 157 yards, the fifth-highest total by a quarterback in a game in NFL history.
Despite Hurts’ early dominance, the Packers remained competitive with the Eagles. Green Bay overcame a two-touchdown deficit late in the first quarter to take a 14-13 lead, and the game remained tied until the final minute of the half.The Packers simply couldn’t keep up in the second half. The Eagles’ relentless offence built a two-possession lead before Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ night was cut short due to an oblique injury.
Final score, results: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia ground Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers injured
While his backup, Jordan Love, made a strong fourth-quarter impression, giving Green Bay a chance with a 63-yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson, the Packers’ inability to contain the Eagles’ rushing attack proved decisive.The Eagles (10-1) are the season’s first 10-win team. They hold a one-game lead over the Vikings for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Meanwhile, the Packers are getting closer to being eliminated.
With five games remaining, they are three games out of a playoff spot and may be without Rodgers for the foreseeable future.On “Sunday Night Football,” the Sporting News provided live scoring updates and highlights as Philadelphia faced Green Bay. Check out all of the key moments from the Week 12 matchup that you might have missed.