The Eagles defeated the Packers to advance to the divisional round
What went wrong for Green Bay Packers in first-round loss to Philadelphia Eagles | First Things First
Greg Jennings breaks down what went wrong for the Green Bay Packers in their first-round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing key mistakes and missed opportunities.
Sunday's wild-card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers got off to a surprising start.
Referees ruled that Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff. The Eagles recovered the ball and quickly took advantage of the short field. On Philadelphia's third offensive play of the game, quarterback Jalen Hurts threw an 11 yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson.
Philly never trailed in the playoff game and eventually punched their ticket to the divisional round after defeating Green Bay 22-10. After the game, Nixon argued that the game officials — not him — were the ones who dropped the metaphorical ball.
Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) returns a kick off against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Nixon asserted that he was the one who recovered the fumble in the pile-up, and he was stripped of the pigskin after what should have been considered a dead ball. The two-time All-Pro also claimed the fumble should have been negated because Eagles players committed an illegal hit which ultimately created the fumble.
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"I got the ball back for sure and then it should’ve been targeting, helmet to helmet," Nixon said. "I’ve never been hit that hard."
Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) causes a fumble on Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) for the opening kick off during the first half in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
Replay videos appeared to show an initial recovery by Nixon as he was being contacted by players from the opposing team.
A general view of Lincoln Financial Field prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The league office could review the play in question and issue discipline — such as a fine — at a later date should it determine that an illegal hit occurred.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw three interceptions during Sunday's loss. Meanwhile, Hurts finished the game with two touchdown passes.
Philadelphia awaits the winner of Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams. The wild-card round matchup was relocated to Glendale, Arizona, due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
