The Packers had a horrible start to their wild-card video game versus the Eagles.
Green Bay lost a fumble on a questionable call throughout the opening kickoff, which straight caused a Philadelphia goal.
Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon lost the ball on a success from Eagles linebacker Oren Burks. With the ball on the grass, the replay revealed Nixon lunging for the ball and appearing to gain back ownership. Eagles novice linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. emerged from the scrum with the football, providing Philadelphia ownership at the Green Bay 28-yard line.
It just took Philadelphia 3 plays to capitalize the miscue with a goal when Green Bay offered quarterback Jalen Hurts far excessive time to stand in the pocket (6.7 seconds to be specific) and finish a pass in completion zone to pass receiver Jahan Dotson for a 7-0 lead.
Per BetMGM, the Packers were a 5.5-point roadway underdog going into Sunday's video game. (h/t The Athletic) So far this wild-card weekend, all 3 home groups have actually won.
Green Bay discovered itself in an early hole due to the fact that of its ruthless opening kickoff fumble. For a group wanting to manage an upset, the Packers could not have actually imagined an even worse start.
