Eagles Capitalize on Packers' Opening Kickoff Fumble After Controversial Call

A disputed ruling on the first play of the wild-card game gave Philadelphia possession, leading to an early touchdown against Green Bay.

The Green Bay Packers fumbled the opening kickoff in their wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with the Eagles recovering the ball after a controversial ruling.
Replay footage appeared to show Packers returner Keisean Nixon regaining possession of the ball before Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. emerged with it, but officials upheld the Eagles' recovery after review.
The Eagles started their drive at Green Bay's 28-yard line and scored within three plays, with Jalen Hurts throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson for an early 7-0 lead.
The legality of the hit by Eagles linebacker Oren Burks, which caused the fumble, was questioned due to potential helmet-to-helmet contact, though no penalty was called.
The Packers struggled to recover from the early setback, punting on their first two offensive possessions and facing an uphill battle against the favored Eagles.