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 Subject for “Monday Evening Soccer” on Nov. 10.
If the narrative of a “entice recreation” was used within the Packers’ stunning loss to the Carolina Panthers, some would make this matchup out to be a “measuring stick” recreation to see if this staff can take down a championship contender.
Final 12 months, the Packers went 0-6 in these marquee video games in opposition to the Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. The 2025 Packers received off to a greater begin by beating the Lions to open the season, however after a number of rocky performances of late, this staff has the chance to line up in opposition to 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 persist with see, are you able to go on the market and carry out at your greatest,” LaFleur mentioned throughout his Nov. 8 pre-practice press convention.
“What a terrific alternative. Clearly, ‘Monday Evening Soccer,’ defending world champions, Lambeau Subject. I do not suppose it will get a lot better than that.”
The Packers are placing within the last preparations for the Eagles.
Right here’s the newest 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 recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers. He practiced in a restricted capability Nov. 6 however was downgraded to a nonparticipant the subsequent day.
Golden stretched with the staff contained in the Don Hutson Heart on Nov. 8, however because the staff went outdoors, he stayed again. The media is barely allowed entry throughout the 15-minute stretch interval on the ultimate observe, and there can be a greater concept of his recreation standing when the official harm report is launched within the afternoon.
“He’s preventing 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 mentioned earlier than observe. “He’s received to have the ability to deal with every little thing we’re throwing at him.”
The Packers defensive finish missed observe all week and certain will miss his fourth straight recreation.
Van Ness hasn’t performed since he injured his foot choosing up a sack within the Week 6 matchup in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
LaFleur mentioned he shouldn’t need to go on injured reserve and expects him again “sooner relatively than later.”
“It didn’t heal as rapidly as we thought. I feel accidents are at all times a troublesome deal. Typically they’re a shifting goal,” LaFleur mentioned. “I feel everyone seems to be just a little bit totally different.
“It’s actually 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 staff went outdoors for observe.
The Packers rookie receiver was held out of shape 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 at the very least two weeks with an MCL sprain.
LaFleur confirmed Hobbs was injured throughout the recreation, saying “We’re making an attempt to get him again as rapidly as doable.”
The Packers receiver practiced all week, making his return to recreation motion possible.
Wicks missed the final two video games with a calf harm.
LaFleur mentioned they’ll monitor him all through the weekend after which decide.
(This story can be up to date following the staff’s harm report.)