Packers vs. Eagles: Full Report Card Grades for Green Bay

November 29, 2016   ·   Michelle Bruton   ·   Jump to comments

The Green Bay Packers avoided a five-game slide Monday night when they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 behind a solid offensive game plan from head coach Mike McCarthy and an improved showing by the defense, which got some help with the return of cornerback Damarious Randall and linebacker Clay Matthews. 
The Packers bested many of their season averages Monday. The defense, which had been allowing 26.3 points per game (25th in the league), held Carson Wentz and the Eagles to just 13—with seven of those points coming from Caleb Sturgis' leg. 
Green Bay also held Philadelphia to just 292 total yards on the night despite allowing an average of 350.8 on the year. 
On offense, Aaron Rodgers and his weapons seemed to display a renewed sense of vigor. They improved upon their 24.9 scoring average per game and amassed 387 total yards despite still not having much of a rushing game to speak of. 
The Packers still have issues that could eventu...

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