Packers’ Keisean Nixon disputes early fumble in wild-card game, claims Eagles should have been penalized
Sunday game with free cards in between Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers got off to a surprising start.
That’s what the judges decided Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon fumbled the kickoff. The Eagles got the ball back and quickly took advantage of the short field. On Philadelphia’s third offensive play of the game, running back Jalen Hurts threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson.
Philly never trailed in a playoff game and eventually punched their ticket to the divisional round with a 22-10 win over Green Bay. After the game, Nixon claimed that it was the game officials — not him — who dropped the metaphorical ball.
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January 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) returns a punt against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Nixon claimed he was the one who recovered the fumble in the pile-up, and was given the pigskin on what should have been a dead ball. The two-time All-Pro he also argued that the fumble should have been overturned because the Eagles players committed an illegal hit that ultimately created the fumble.
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“I got the ball back for sure and that’s when it had to be aimed, helmet to helmet,” Nixon said. – I have never been hit so hard.
January 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) challenges Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) for a fumble during the first half of the NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
Replay videos appeared to show Nixon’s initial recovery as he was contacted by players from the opposing team.
A general view of Lincoln Financial Field before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The league office could subsequently review the play in question and issue disciplinary action — such as a fine — if it determines an illegal hit occurred.
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Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw three interceptions during Sunday’s loss. Meanwhile, Hurts finished the game with two touchdown passes.
Philadelphia awaits the winner of Monday night’s game between the Los Angeles Rams. The match in the round with free tickets was moved to Glendale, Arizonadue to the fires still burning in the Los Angeles area.
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