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Eagles Stifle Lions 16-9 on Sunday Night as Defense Dominates

The primetime matchup of NFC contenders underscored Philadelphia’s defensive identity despite ongoing offensive inconsistency.

Overview

  • Cooper DeJean’s interception off a Jordan Davis tip set up Philadelphia’s opening field goal and set the tone for a defense-first night.
  • Vic Fangio’s group delivered five fourth-down stops, choking off Detroit drives and limiting the Lions to nine points.
  • Jalen Hurts punched in a goal-line quarterback sneak before halftime to give the Eagles a lead they never relinquished.
  • Detroit’s offense started with four scoreless drives and later missed an extra point after a celebration penalty in windy conditions.
  • The Lions were shorthanded, including TE Sam LaPorta on injured reserve and multiple defensive backs out, as the Eagles improved to 8-2 in the NFC race.