Philly Leader

The Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off once again, this time in the NFC Wild Card Weekend at Lincoln Financial Field. The two teams previously met in Brazil at the start of the regular season, where the Eagles secured a 34-29 victory. As they prepare for Sunday's game, both teams aim to advance further into the playoffs.

One of the key storylines is Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been recovering from a concussion and missed recent games. Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore will be focused on ensuring that Hurts and the offense find their rhythm early against a strong Packers defense. Notably, Green Bay outscored its opponents 58-17 in their final seven regular-season games.

The Eagles' running game will also be tested by Green Bay's defense, which ranks seventh in run defense and fifth overall. Rashan Gary leads an aggressive front seven for the Packers with 7.5 sacks this season. Despite this challenge, Philadelphia remains confident in its ability to run effectively with Saquon Barkley and Hurts leading on the ground.

Turnovers could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this matchup. The Eagles led the NFL in turnover margin during Weeks 8 through 18 with a plus-17 differential, while Green Bay finished with a plus-12 total for the season.

Philadelphia's defense will prioritize stopping Green Bay's potent rushing attack led by Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson. Additionally, containing quarterback Jordan Love and his receivers is essential given their success with long passing plays throughout the season.

Red zone efficiency is another critical factor as touchdowns often decide postseason games over field goals. The Eagles have tight end Dallas Goedert available to bolster both their passing attack and blocking schemes.

Intangibles such as home-field advantage—where Philadelphia went 8-1—and injuries affecting key players like Jaire Alexander for Green Bay may influence Sunday's outcome as well.