Packers coach, players reveal how they beat Eagles defense
The mystery of Aaron Rodgers’ mid-game detour to a privacy tent on the Green Bay Packers sideline has been solved, and the explanation turned out to be the first one most viewers guessed, seriously or not: He had to take his trousers off.
When Aaron Rodgers disappeared into a tiny sideline tent during Monday night’s game against the Eagles, puzzlement grew. But then the Eagles made a major mistake – defensive lineman Fletcher Cox was called for roughing the passer on an incomplete third-down pass, giving Green Bay an automatic first down.
Adams is second on the Packers to Jordy Nelson with 58 catches so far this season, but he ranks first on the team in receiving yards (776) and has already doubled his career total of four touchdown catches this year alone (8). Carson Wentz led the Eagles on a touchdown drive in retaliation, punching it in himself with a one yard touchdown run. However, the result is final and it changes the complexion of the National Football League playoff picture for the better for the Green Bay Packers.
The Philadelphia Eagles have not had the greatest of times recently either.
Wentz was 24 of 36 for 254 yards and threw an interception in Green Bay territory. As for Wentz, there is no glossing over his declining play after his shiny first four starts. This challenge by Mike Tomlin is probably the worst, but Pederson’s is charging up the field for a podium finish like it’s Max Verstappen. “I think you have to be honest and realistic. He stayed calm. He stayed on point”.
That inability to rattle Rodgers was the leading reason why the Eagles finished Week 12 at 5-6 … and fading. Both teams desperately needed a win, and the Packers were the only team that played like it. Green Bay took a 7-0 lead.
GB-Adams 12 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:51.
RUSHING-Green Bay, Starks 17-41, A.Rodgers 6-26, Michael 1-4, Montgomery 1-2, Ripkowski 3-1. If they are able to win the time of possession, they should have a good chance at winning this ball game.
The Eagles have been flawless at home, going 4-0 and outscoring opponents 108-38.
“Obviously he was drafted there after I retired”, Pederson said. Instead, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers used quick passes and his legs to hurt hurt the Eagles defense. During this losing stream, they’ve allowed 38 points per game.
Pederson deactivated second-year wide receiver Nelson Agholor for Monday’s game in an attempt to help the former first-round pick clear mental hurdles, but he waited until late in the week to make a decision.
Tight end Zach Ertz has been a reliable target for Wentz but he just caught his first touchdown of the season in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks.