PFT Live with Mike Florio Eagles top Packers in defensive slugfest + Elgton Jenkins suffers lower-leg fracture (11/11 Hour 1)
Nov 11, 2025
Devin McCourty, a former NFL defensive back turned analyst, joins to dissect the Eagles' narrow victory over the Packers. They dive into the strategic decisions around fourth downs and analyze the effectiveness of the Eagles' offense, focusing on A.J. Brown's explosive role. McCourty breaks down the Packers' late-game tactics and how injuries—specifically Elgton Jenkins' fracture—might shape their season. The conversation also touches on the controversial 'tush-push' play and its implications for the league.
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Defensive Slugfest Raised Questions
- The Eagles-Packers game was a defensive slog with almost no offense and few highlight plays.
- Devin McCourty and Mike Florio say such low-scoring games raise more questions than answers about both teams.
Fourth-Down Call Was As Much Psychology As Strategy
- Nick Sirianni's fourth-down decision to throw instead of punt was notable and risky.
- Florio suggests the choice may have been motivated by wanting to feature A.J. Brown and trust the defense.
Special Teams Mistakes Magnified Offensive Woes
- The ending sequence exposed execution problems for Green Bay special teams and decision-making.
- Devin McCourty and Florio say missed kicks and rushed plays magnified the Packers' offensive inconsistencies.
