Wild-Card Round Preview - Packers @ Eagles
These are nervy times if you are a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Saquon Barkley has electrified the offense and Vic Fangio has produced a Grade A defense, but quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol, now into his third week after the incident. Will this Super Bowl-ready roster be scuppered by the injury to the Philly signal caller?
In Green Bay, Jordan Love has survived an injury scare of his own, and will now lead a team lacking the confidence they had just a few weeks ago. Losses to Minnesota and Chicago are not an ideal way to enter the postseason, but there is too much talent on the roster to count them out.
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Green Bay Packers (7) @ Philadelphia Eagles (2)
- When: Sunday, January 12th, 2025. 4:30pm ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia
- TV: FOX, Fubo Sports
Packers @ Eagles Wild-Card Round Preview
Just three weeks ago, the Green Bay Packers fans were on top of the world. Their team had just shut out the Saints 34-0, one week after downing the Seahawks by 30 points to 13. Everything pointed towards them being a legitimate NFC contender, alongside division rivals Minnesota and Detroit. However, a couple of frustrating losses and an injury to wide receiver Christian Watson have put a significant dampener on things, whilst also leading to them falling to the 7th seed.
That fall to the 7th seed means they now have to go to Philadelphia, a team they lost to in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Philly are restricting opponents to just 17.8 points per game, which is second-best in the NFL, and their exciting rookie class has helped them hold opponents to the fewest passing yards per game, with just 174.2. With Watson now unavailable for the game, that is going to put even more pressure on Love and his pass-catching group, which has started to look a bit lackluster without a true, reliable number-one option.
For Philly, all eyes will be on the health of Jalen Hurts, as there is a very real possibility that this Super Bowl-caliber roster is going to be handicapped by the presence of Tanner McKee under center. Hopefully, Jalen Hurts can clear concussion protocol and return for the game, as this Philly offense is as explosive as any in the NFL when he is on the field. They are averaging 27.2 points per game, 7th best in the NFL, helped massively by their 179.3 rushing yards per game, which is second best in the NFL.
The credit for that incredible number goes to Saquon Barkley, who crossed the 2,000-yard mark in his 16th game of the season in Week 17. Regardless of whether Hurts plays, Barkley will be expecting a heavy workload, and it will be fascinating to see how he gets on against a Packers defense that is holding opposing rush attacks to 99.4 yards per game, which is 7th best in the NFL.
How to Watch Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles will be hosting the Packers on Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm ET, with FOX broadcasting the game.
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Wild-Card Round Predictions: Packers @ Eagles
Of course, the outcome of this game will be heavily influenced by the health of Jalen Hurts. If he plays, then this team has what it needs to defeat a Packers side who are stumbling into the Playoffs. If Hurts remains sidelined, then Green Bay should walk away with their second Wild-Card Round win over an NFC East opponent in the last two years.
2024-25 NFL Playoffs FAQs
Who is in the 2025 NFL Playoffs?
AFC: Kansas City Chiefs (15-2), Buffalo Bills (13-4), Baltimore Ravens (12-5), Houston Texans (10-7), Los Angeles Chargers (11-6), Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7), Denver Broncos (10-7)
NFC: Detroit Lions (15-2), Philadelphia Eagles (14-3), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7), Los Angeles Rams (10-7), Minnesota Vikings (14-3), Washington Commanders (12-5), Green Bay Packers (11-6)
How does the NFL Playoff work?
Single-elimination tournament; top seeds earn byes; winners advance to the Super Bowl.
When is the Super Bowl?
Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
Where is the Super Bowl?
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Who are the reigning Super Bowl champions?
Kansas City Chiefs.
When is Packers @ Eagles?
Sunday, January 12th, 2025. 4:30pm ET
Who is favored to win in Packers @ Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles (-230) over Green Bay Packers (+190)
When are the Wild-Card Round Playoff games?
January 11-13th, 2025.
What TV Channel do I need for Packers @ Eagles?
FOX, Fubo Sports
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