The Green Bay Packers’ 2024 season ended on January 12, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field, with a 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card round.

This was the Packers’ third straight postseason exit under head coach Matt LaFleur.

Game Summary

Return specialist Keisean Nixon mishandled the first kickoff, which put Green Bay at a disadvantage and allowed the Eagles to recover. Jalen Hurts, the quarterback, made a swift connection to give Philadelphia an early 7-0 lead. By the end of the first quarter, the Eagles had increased their lead to 10-0.

The Packers made a field goal in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 10-3. But in response, the Eagles made it 16-3 with a touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Goedert. Early in the fourth quarter, Green Bay’s running back Josh Jacobs scored to increase the lead to 16–10.

In spite of this, the Eagles added two more field goals, and the Packers’ doom was sealed by a late interception by cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.

Key Performances

• Jordan Love: The Packers’ quarterback completed 20 of 33 passes for 212 yards but threw three interceptions, significantly impacting Green Bay’s offensive momentum.
  
• Josh Jacobs: He was a standout for the Packers, amassing 119 total yards and scoring the team’s sole touchdown.
  
• Jalen Hurts: The Eagles’ signal-caller had a modest performance, completing 13 of 21 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns, without committing turnovers.
  

Injuries and Challenges

Four of the Packers’ offensive starters had to leave the game because of injury, and the team suffered several other setbacks. Romeo Doubs, a wide receiver, was notable for missing the first half due to a head injury. In addition to struggled and lost opportunities, their absences made it more difficult for Green Bay to comeback.

Overview of the Season

With an 11-6 record at the end of the regular season, Green Bay earned the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs. The club finished 1-5 versus NFC North rivals after struggling against elite opponents and facing difficulties within their division despite a promising start. This postseason loss to the Eagles adds to a series of early playoff exits in recent years.

Looking Ahead

The Packers have important choices to make going into the summer about roster modifications, player health, and strategic planning. Future success will depend on resolving turnover concerns and improving depth, especially in the receiving corps.

The coaching staff and management will need to evaluate and adapt to ensure the team can advance further in the postseason in the coming years.

For a detailed breakdown of the game and its implications, you can watch the following analysis: