On Nov. 11, 2025 at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers fell 10-7 to the Philadelphia Eagles, extending a run of low-scoring losses despite stout defensive play. Quarterback Jordan Love summarized the mood after the defeat, saying the offense was failing to support a defense that held opponents to 16 points or fewer in each loss. The game featured key injuries — including Romeo Doubs leaving with a chest issue and center Elgton Jenkins suffering a fractured lower leg — and a late fourth-and-1 sequence that ended with Josh Jacobs stuffed and fumbling. The result left the Packers 5-3-1 and intensified scrutiny of playcalling, personnel and coaching stability.
Key takeaways
- Packers lost 10-7 to the Eagles on Nov. 11, 2025; Green Bay is now 5-3-1 this season.
- In the three losses cited, Green Bay’s defense allowed 16 points or fewer in each game, underscoring defensive consistency amid offensive struggles.
- Jordan Love completed 176 passing yards with a 4.9 yards-per-attempt average, the lowest of his career as a starter per ESPN Research.
- RB Josh Jacobs carried 21 times for 74 yards and scored the team’s only TD on a 6-yard run with 5:49 remaining.
- Tight end Tucker Kraft suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier; Romeo Doubs exited this game with a chest injury and C Elgton Jenkins sustained a fractured lower leg.
- Head coach/offensive playcaller Matt LaFleur is in the final year of his contract; team president Ed Policy has not granted extensions to LaFleur or GM Brian Gutekunst, according to sources.
- The Packers have multiple losses this season while allowing 16 or fewer points; only the New York Jets share that pattern so far.
Background
The Packers entered the 2025 season with elevated expectations after recent playoff appearances and a stable coaching staff under Matt LaFleur, now in his seventh season. Jordan Love is in his third year as the primary starter, and the offense has been expected to carry the team when the defense performs at a high level. Those assumptions are now under pressure: a defense that has repeatedly limited opponents has not been matched by consistent scoring from the offense. Organizational change arrived in July with Ed Policy named team president; Policy has signaled he does not favor lame-duck regimes and has not committed to contract extensions for LaFleur or GM Brian Gutekunst, per sources.
Injuries have compounded schematic and execution problems. The team lost tight end Tucker Kraft to a season-ending knee injury earlier this month, removing a reliable red-zone target. Against the Eagles on Nov. 11, the offense lost Romeo Doubs in the second half and then center Elgton Jenkins to a fractured lower leg, further disrupting protection and run-blocking continuity. Those personnel losses magnify questions about playcalling, depth and the unit’s ability to adapt under pressure.
Main event
The Nov. 11 matchup at Lambeau was a defensive slog that the Packers could not break open offensively. Green Bay’s defense again held an opponent under 17 points, but the offense managed just one touchdown and 176 passing yards from Love. The game plan emphasized the run, but the unit could not consistently sustain drives when it mattered most.
Josh Jacobs was the focal point, carrying 21 times for 74 yards and scoring the lone touchdown on a 6-yard rush late in the fourth quarter. Yet the ground game failed on critical downs: a fourth-and-1 with 1:30 remaining resulted in a stop and a Jacobs fumble that sealed the outcome. Jacobs said the playcall had been identified by the Eagles, and the sequence exemplified both execution lapses and possible communication breakdowns.
Matt LaFleur declined to frame the contest as a must-win for his job security, saying he focuses on day-to-day preparation. He acknowledged, however, that the offense malfunctioned on key third- and fourth-down opportunities. The loss of Romeo Doubs and Elgton Jenkins during the game further hampered attempts to adjust protections and route concepts in the second half.
Analysis & implications
The persistent mismatch—an effective defense with an underperforming offense—creates a strategic dilemma. A unit that holds opponents to 16 or fewer points typically expects to win more than three of nine games; when the offense cannot convert defensive stops into points, margin for error disappears. That dynamic increases pressure on playcalling and roster construction, particularly at receiver, tight end and the offensive line.
LaFleur’s role as offensive playcaller is central to the conversation. With one year remaining on his contract and the front office under new leadership, the choices made over the next month will be scrutinized for adaptability and creativity. If the offense cannot solve third-down efficiency and red-zone production, the team may explore schematic shifts, personnel changes or more radical moves earlier than planned.
Injury-related degradation of continuity—losing Kraft earlier and then Doubs and Jenkins in this game—reduces the sample size for evaluating playcalling in ideal conditions. Still, the metrics are worrisome: Love’s 4.9 yards per attempt against the Eagles was the worst of his starting career, and third-down conversion difficulties in key sequences suggest execution and schematic predictability problems.
Comparison & data
| Game | Packers Points | Opponent Points | Packers Record After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 vs. Cleveland (loss) | 10 | 13 | Record after: 1–2–0 |
| Week ? vs. Carolina (loss) | 13 | 16 | Record after: 4–2–0 |
| Nov. 11 vs. Philadelphia (loss) | 7 | 10 | Record after: 5–3–1 |
The table underscores a repeating pattern: in each listed loss, Green Bay’s defense limited scoring but the offense produced 13 points or fewer. Those low-output games have dropped the team from first to third in the NFC North standings. The comparison highlights the team’s need to raise its average points-per-game to convert defensive stops into wins.
Reactions & quotes
Players and coaches framed the loss as a collective problem but also placed responsibility on the offense to produce more. Jordan Love’s postgame remarks captured the locker-room sentiment.
You feel like as an offense you’re letting the defense down.
Jordan Love, Packers quarterback
Running back Josh Jacobs called for tangible solutions rather than repeated promises to address shortcomings.
We can’t just keep saying we’re going to address it. We’ve got to find actual answers to our problems.
Josh Jacobs, Packers running back
Defensive end Micah Parsons emphasized unity while acknowledging frustration at the offense’s inability to capitalize.
We’re going to win together, we’re going to lose together — it’s important we hold each other up until everyone gets rolling.
Micah Parsons, Packers defensive end
Unconfirmed
- Reports that Ed Policy will imminently fire Matt LaFleur or Brian Gutekunst remain unverified beyond sources who say no extensions have been offered.
- Specific claims that the Eagles ‘called out’ the exact play prior to the fourth-and-1 have been made by players but lack independent confirmation from game-tracking telemetry or official officiating notes.
Bottom line
The Packers’ Nov. 11 loss to the Eagles crystallized a glaring issue: an unusually reliable defense cannot carry the team while the offense produces inconsistent results. Injuries to key skill-position players and offensive-line continuity have exacerbated schematic and execution problems, placing more responsibility on coaching and game planning.
With LaFleur in the final year of his contract and the front office led by Ed Policy, the coming weeks will test whether Green Bay can resolve third-down woes, protect its quarterback, and restore scoring balance. If offensive trends persist, the organization may face difficult choices about scheme adjustments, roster moves, and leadership stability as the playoff window narrows.