Jaelan Phillips is flying high after impressive Eagles debut

"I just felt super grateful," Phillips said, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com of his emotions before the game. “This is the first time in a while that I've gotten a little emotional before a game. Obviously, this stage, and coming here. It's my first time at Lambeau [Field], walking out through that tunnel. I mean it doesn't get better than that. Definitely grateful. Felt amazing energy from the guys. It was just an air of confidence and everybody played together. We had a great game, honestly, it was super gritty. Grateful to be here for sure."

Phillips made his presence felt right away for the Eagles as he put together a stellar debut. He had eight pressures, five defensive stops, a 19.4% pressure rate and a fumble recovery. Phillips also added two hits on quarterback Jordan Love and six total tackles.

The Eagles' defense will be key heading into a tough three-game stretch

Despite a lackluster day on offense (294 yards), the Eagles' defense did their job, limiting the Packers to 280 yards and a rushing touchdown, while sacking Love three times and causing him to fumble the football twice.

The Eagles are now, for the most part, healthy, with linebacker Nolan Smith returning Monday night to add another layer to the Eagles' pass rush. Smith had two quarterback hits, two total tackles and a sack. 

Center Cam Jurgens (knee) and recently acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) remain the only starters out. Alexander stayed back in Philadelphia to better get himself acclimated to the Eagles' system after being acquired at the deadline. 

The defense will be tested as the Eagles face a tough three-game stretch over the next few weeks, playing the Detroit Lions (6-3) — sixth-best offense (372.4 yards) — the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) — fourth-best offense (378.4 yards) — and the Chicago Bears (6-3) — third-best offense (379.8 yards).