The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers: A Rivalry Renewed

The History of the Rivalry

The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are two of the most storied franchises in NFL history. Their rivalry dates back to the early days of the league, and has been marked by some of the most memorable games in NFL history.

The first meeting between the two teams came in 1933, and the Packers won 27-0. The Eagles got their revenge the following year, winning 21-7. The rivalry continued to be close throughout the 1930s and 1940s, with each team winning its share of games.

The rivalry reached its peak in the 1960s, when the Packers and Eagles met in the NFL Championship Game three times in a four-year span. The Packers won the first two meetings, but the Eagles won the third in a thrilling 14-10 victory.

The Modern Era

The rivalry between the Eagles and Packers has continued to be competitive in the modern era. The two teams have met in the playoffs six times since 1995, with the Packers winning four of those meetings.

The most recent meeting between the two teams came in the 2019 NFC Divisional Round, with the Packers winning 31-18. The Packers also defeated the Eagles in the 2011 NFC Wild Card round 21–16, after having defeated them 44–6 in the 2008 NFC Divisional round.

Ronald Torbert

One of the most memorable moments in the Eagles-Packers rivalry came in the 1980 NFC Championship Game. The game was tied 14-14 in the fourth quarter when Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey threw a pass that was intercepted by Eagles cornerback Ronald Torbert.

Torbert returned the interception 85 yards for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 21-14 lead. The Eagles went on to win the game 21-16, and Torbert's interception is still considered one of the most iconic plays in Eagles history.

The Future of the Rivalry

The Eagles and Packers are two of the most successful teams in the NFL, and their rivalry is one of the most storied in the league's history. The two teams are sure to continue to meet in the playoffs for years to come, and their rivalry is sure to continue to produce some of the most memorable games in NFL history.