Packers vs Eagles Preview: Monday Night Football Predictions + How to Win Without Tucker Kraft!

It's time for a HUGE test, Packers Nation! The 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles come to Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football to face the 5-2-1 Green Bay Packers, who are looking to bounce back from that devastating loss to Carolina.

Can the Packers rise to the occasion without Tucker Kraft, or will the Eagles expose more flaws in this inconsistent team? We break down every matchup, injury concern, and give you our score predictions for this heavyweight NFC showdown!

GAME INFO - MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL:
Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) at Green Bay Packers (5-2-1)
When: Monday Night Football, Week 10
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
Network: ESPN/ABC
Line: TBD (will update)PACKERS' GLASS HALF FULL OPTIMISM:Why the Packers CAN Win:

✅ Packers ALWAYS step up in big games (step DOWN to bad opponents)
✅ Home field advantage at Lambeau (not Brazil, not Philly)
✅ Matt LaFleur pulls out A-game when his back is against the wall
✅ National media doubting GB = bulletin board material
✅ Eagles defense NOT the #1 unit from last year
✅ Packers need to prove themselves after embarrassmentThe LaFleur Theory:

Matt LaFleur plays ULTRA-CONSERVATIVE against teams they're heavy favorites against (doesn't want to show his A-stuff). When Packers are underdogs or in prime time, he opens up the playbook!The Stats:

When Packers are 7+ point favorites: Jordan Love averages 6.5 yards per target When Packers are underdogs of TD+: Jumps to almost 10 yards per target This PROVES LaFleur calls games more conservatively vs weak opponents.

History of Rising Up:
This team has shown they can compete with elite competition - they just can't handle playing down to inferior opponents (Cleveland, Carolina). PACKERS' GLASS HALF EMPTY CONCERNS:Rob's Concerns (Picking Eagles to Win):
❌ Tucker Kraft loss is DEVASTATING and irreplaceable
❌ Offensive line struggles (especially run blocking)
❌ Jordan Morgan inconsistent in both phases
❌ Sean Rhyan competition at guard
❌ Can't replace Kraft's inline blocking + YAC ability
❌ Luke Musgrave must step up (blocking is NOT his strength)
❌ Injured/limited receivers (Golden, Wicks, Reed out)
❌ Brandon McManus kicking situation
❌ Recent defensive struggles vs run
❌ Micah Parsons had ZERO pressures last weekThe Tucker Kraft Problem:
How do you replace the team leader in targets, receptions, and TDs? A guy who can block inline, split out wide, create YAC, and catch everything?Answer: You can't. Next man up mentality.📊 EAGLES DEFENSE - NOT LAST YEAR'S UNIT:2025 Rankings (Opportunity for GB!):

10th in points scored (just above Packers)
19th in points allowed (major drop-off)
17th in passing yards allowed per game
19th in rushing yards allowed per game
NOT the dominant #1 defense from 2024

Key Losses from Last Year:
❌ Josh Sweat (free agency)
❌ Milton Williams (free agency)
❌ Darius Slay (now in Pittsburgh)
❌ C.J. Gardner-Johnson (gone)New Additions (Not Acclimated Yet):

Jaire Alexander (just acquired, looked atrocious in limited time)
Jaylen Phillips (from Dolphins at deadline)
Brandon Graham (just unretired!)
Michael Carter (from Jets fire sale)
Key for Packers:
Target Jaire Alexander RELENTLESSLY if he plays! He hasn't looked good and is in new system.🎯 OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN - HOW PACKERS WIN:Matt LaFleur MUST:

Get creative without Kraft - More 12 personnel with Fitzpatrick + Musgrave split out
Increase tempo - More no-huddle, play like 4-minute offense all game
More possessions = more scoring chances - Can't be ball control team with this OL
INTERMEDIATE ROUTES - Eagles secondary vulnerable, hit 10-15 yard routes
Get under center - Remember under center exists!
Heavy personnel packages - 6th OL sets like Steelers were doing
Four-wide receiver sets - Force Eagles into lighter fronts
Utilize 10 personnel - Spread them out
Play action off run game - If you can establish Josh Jacobs
Key Matchups to Attack:

Luke Musgrave vs Eagles LBs (Nakobe Dean, Oren Burks, Zack Baun)
Target Avonte Maddox in slot
Exploit Jahad Campbell (rookie LB)
Attack before Phillips/Graham get acclimated

What NOT to Do:
❌ Screen passes on 3rd down (STOP IT, MATT!)
❌ Force deep balls to Christian Watson in triple coverage
❌ Conservative red zone play calling
❌ Running out of shotgun exclusively
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