GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers (5-2-1) get their shot on the defending Tremendous Bowl champions when the Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) come to Lambeau Area for “Monday Evening Soccer” on Nov. 10.
If the narrative of a “entice sport” was used within the Packers’ stunning loss to the Carolina Panthers, some would make this matchup out to be a “measuring stick” sport to see if this crew can take down a championship contender.
Final yr, the Packers went 0-6 in these marquee video games towards the Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. The 2025 Packers acquired off to a greater begin by beating the Lions to open the season, however after a number of rocky performances of late, this crew has the chance to line up towards an NFC energy.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur isn’t getting trapped in any narratives.
“From my perspective as a coach, I view all these video games the identical. With reference to, I feel each week is a measuring stick with see, are you able to go on the market and carry out at your greatest,” LaFleur stated throughout his Nov. 8 pre-practice press convention.
“What an excellent alternative. Clearly, ‘Monday Evening Soccer,’ defending world champions, Lambeau Area. I do not assume it will get a lot better than that.”
The Packers are placing within the ultimate preparations for the Eagles.
Right here’s the most recent from observe:
The standing of the Packers rookie receiver stays unclear.
He suffered a shoulder harm and had an early exit within the Packers’ final sport towards the Carolina Panthers. He practiced in a restricted capability Nov. 6 however was downgraded to a nonparticipant the following day.
Golden stretched with the crew contained in the Don Hutson Heart on Nov. 8, however because the crew went outdoors, he stayed again. The media is simply allowed entry through the 15-minute stretch interval on the ultimate observe, and there might be a greater concept of his sport standing when the official harm report is launched within the afternoon.
“He’s combating to play, and we’ll see how he’s feeling … whether or not or not he goes on the market and practices,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur stated earlier than observe. “He’s acquired to have the ability to deal with every thing we’re throwing at him.”
The Packers defensive finish missed observe all week and certain will miss his fourth straight sport.
Van Ness hasn’t performed since he injured his foot selecting up a sack within the Week 6 matchup towards the Cincinnati Bengals.
LaFleur stated he shouldn’t must go on injured reserve and expects him again “sooner reasonably than later.”
“It didn’t heal as shortly as we thought. I feel accidents are all the time a tricky deal. Typically they’re a transferring goal,” LaFleur stated. “I feel everyone seems to be slightly bit totally different.
“It’s definitely not something that he’s doing or not doing to attempt to get again.”
Just like Golden, Williams stayed inside as the remainder of the crew went outdoors for observe.
The Packers rookie receiver was held off form Nov. 6 and returned Nov. 7.
He’s coping with a foot harm.
The Packers defensive again didn’t take part in observe all week.
As reported by PackersNews, Hobbs is anticipated to overlook no less than two weeks with an MCL sprain.
LaFleur confirmed Hobbs was injured through the sport, saying “We’re attempting to get him again as shortly as doable.”
The Packers receiver practiced all week, making his return to sport motion doubtless.
Wicks missed the final two video games with a calf harm.
LaFleur stated they’ll monitor him all through the weekend after which decide.
(This story might be up to date following the crew’s harm report.)