The Green Bay Packers will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football this week. The highly anticipated matchup features two teams who expect to make a playoff run and put themselves in a position to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
However, Philadelphia confirmed that starting center Cam Jurgens will not play in Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers, dealing a major blow to Philadelphia’s offensive line just hours before kickoff.
What Happened & Why It Matters For The Eagles
Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni stands on the field during warmup prior to the game Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni stands on the field during warmup prior to the game Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jurgens (knee) missed the entire week of practice, evidenced by his absence on both Thursday and Friday, and the team officially listed him as out ahead of Week 10.
In his absence, veteran Brett Toth is expected to step in at center, shifting Philadelphia’s blocking scheme and increasing pressure on remaining starters.
Implications for the Eagles
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens (51) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia center Cam Jurgens (51) in action against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The center position anchors the offensive line; losing Jurgens disrupts continuity in both pass protection and run-game coordination.
With the Packers boasting a strong interior defensive front, the Eagles will need to adjust to maintain stability at the line of scrimmage.
The injury forces coach Nick Sirianni to rely on depth in a high-stakes primetime matchup — a scenario that tests resilience and roster flexibility.
Upside for Green Bay
For the Packers, this is a strategic opening:
Targeting the center-guard gap could yield pressure and disrupt the Eagles’ rhythm.
Facing a backup center increases the chance for free rushers and potential breakdowns.
Momentum from exploiting this weakness could shift the game’s flow in favour of Green Bay.
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