The Philadelphia Eagles tied the Seattle Seahawks atop the NFC after beating the Green Bay Packers in a low-scoring contest, 10-7, at Lambeau Field on Monday. With this win, the Eagles improved to 7-2, as their title defense continues to stay on the right track.
As Philadelphia’s offense sputtered, the defense stepped up, with Jaelan Philipps providing a huge boost in his debut with the Eagles. The team’s only touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Jalen Hurts connected with DeVonta Smith on a 36-yard pass, giving the Eagles a 10-0 lead with 10:35 left in the game.
Smith praised their win and emphasized that the team has learned to tune out the outside noise, especially the critics. “It only matters what we do inside the field, man. It’s only about the guys who are in there, the coaches, you know,” said the 26-year-old star in an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. “When you have success, you’re going to have people who talk about you, talk down, and go hate on you. If you ain’t got no haters, you ain’t doing something right.”
In true Van Pelt fashion, the veteran anchor had a quick-witted response to Smith: “Katt Williams taught us that.” (If you don’t know who that is, you might not be cultured enough.)
Kidding aside, the Eagles are serious in their quest to reclaim the throne. Even their paltry offense didn’t stop them from pulling off the win against the Packers.
Hurts went 15-of-26 for 183 yards and one touchdown, while Smith had four receptions for 69 yards and a score. Saquon Barkley carried the ball 22 times for 60 yards.
The Eagles’ defense and clutch plays continue to keep them in contention as the season progresses.
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