MINNEAPOLIS − Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love got it handed to them Sunday afternoon. In simplest terms, Kevin O’Connell outcoached LaFleur, and Sam Darnold outplayed Love, and the Minnesota Vikings led nearly wire-to-wire in beating the Green Bay Packers ...
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At first, this looked like it would be a blowout. Oren Burks forced a fumble on the opening kickoff. Three plays later, Jalen Hurts hit Jahan Dotson for an 11-yard touchdown. The Eagles’ defense forced consecutive punts, and Jake Elliott’s 31-yard field goal gave them a 10-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
The Eagles will have a rematch against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round after the Rams dismantled teh Minnesota Vikings Monday night.
The Packers have a ton of work to do this offseason and while fixing the pass rush is important, it's not priority No. 1 for Green Bay.
Pending free agents for the Packers include center Josh Myers and linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, among others. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander remains under contract through 2026, but his future seems uncertain after injuries have limited him to 34 regular-season games over the past four seasons.
While Love's health was in question this week, the Packers also hope to see a strengthened defense as linebacker Quay Walker (ankle) and safety Evan Williams (quadriceps), who each missed the last three regular-season games, are expected to return.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw three interceptions as they succumbed to the Philadelphia Eagles to exit the NFL playoffs; Wild Card Weekend concludes on Monday when the Minnesota Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams,
Good day Insiders. Jordan Love may never win an MVP, but being all-in on someone with their potential still in front of them beats the Vikings' situation. Imagine having to decide which is the real Sam Darnold, especially considering the last two games looked a lot like the first six years.