The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night in a crucial matchup between two leading teams in the NFC. The game is set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBC.
Currently, the Eagles hold a record of 7-2, while the Lions come into the game with a 6-3 record. According to BetMGM, Philadelphia is favored by 2.5 points in the matchup. The Eagles have won 18 games in the series history against the Lions, who have 16 victories and two ties.
In their last encounter, the Eagles emerged victorious with a narrow 38-35 win over the Lions on September 11, 2022, in Detroit.
The Lions have shown impressive offensive capabilities this season, ranking sixth overall in offense, with a scoring offense that sits at second in the league. Their defense is also performing well, ranking seventh overall. Led by quarterback Jared Goff, who tops the league in completion percentage at 74.0 percent, the Lions are averaging 31.4 points per game and boast a dual-threat running back in Jahmyr Gibbs, who was recently named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a stellar performance that included 172 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns.
On the other hand, the Eagles” offense has struggled at times, currently ranked 23rd overall. Star wide receiver A.J. Brown has expressed his desire for more involvement in the offense after being targeted just three times in their recent win against the Green Bay Packers. Brown”s numbers this season are down compared to last year, where he had over 1,000 receiving yards.
A key matchup to watch will be the Lions” potent offense against the Eagles” defense, which is allowing an average of 21.3 points per game. The Lions” season-high performance of 546 yards in their recent win against Washington highlights their offensive strength, while the Eagles look to solidify their standing with a strong defensive showing.
In terms of injuries, the Lions are dealing with several key players. Cornerback Terrion Arnold is in concussion protocol, while All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph has been sidelined for a month due to a knee injury. Tight ends Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright did not practice on Wednesday, and cornerback D.J. Reed”s status remains uncertain as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
For the Eagles, center Cam Jurgens has missed the last two games due to a knee issue but was expected to participate in practice if it had not been a walkthrough. Right tackle Lane Johnson is also recovering from an ankle injury but managed to return to the game against the Packers after being carted off the field.
As the Eagles prepare to host the Lions, they look to extend their impressive home record, having won 13 of their last 14 games at home. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two of the NFC”s top teams.
