4th and 26 was a National Football League (NFL) game played on January 11, 2004, between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles during the 2003–04 playoffs. The Packers traveled to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, for a divisional playoff game after beating the Seattle Seahawks in a wild card game the week before. After taking an early 14–0 lead, the Eagles tied the game in the fourth quarter, 14–14. After the Packers regained the lead on a late field goal, the Eagles got the ball with only a few minutes left to tie or take the lead. After a penalty and a sack pushed the Eagles back 16 yards, they faced a fourth down with 26 yards to go with just 1:12 left on the game clock.
"4th and 26", trailing Green Bay Packers by 3 in NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Philadelphia Eagles face 4th and 26 on the
"4th and 26", trailing Green Bay Packers by 3 in NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Philadelphia Eagles face 4th and 26 on their final drive, Donovan McNabb hits Freddie Mitchell for 29 yards. Eagles tie the game and go on to win in overtime
Historical Significance
4th and 26 was a National Football League (NFL) game played on January 11, 2004, between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles during the 2003–04 playoffs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 11, 2004?
- 4th and 26 was a National Football League (NFL) game played on January 11, 2004, between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles during the 2003–04 playoffs. The Packers traveled to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, for a divisional playoff game after beating the Seattle Seahawks in a wild card game the week before. After taking an early 14–0 lead, the Eagles tied the game in the fourth quarter, 14–14.
- Why is "4th and 26", trailing Green Bay Packers by 3 in NFC Divisional Playoff Game,... significant?
- 4th and 26 was a National Football League (NFL) game played on January 11, 2004, between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles during the 2003–04 playoffs.