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Eagles Stifle Lions 16-9 on Sunday Night to Reach 8-2

The result strengthened Philadelphia’s NFC position as the defense repeatedly denied Detroit on fourth down.

Overview

  • Jalen Hurts scored the game’s lone touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 16 seconds left in the first half.
  • Jake Elliott provided nine points on field goals from 27, 34 and 49 yards despite strong wind.
  • Detroit finished 0-for-5 on fourth down and 3-for-13 on third, producing a season-low nine points.
  • Jared Goff went 14-of-37 for 255 yards under heavy pressure, including a 40-yard touchdown to Jameson Williams followed by a costly celebration penalty that preceded a missed extra point.
  • Philadelphia has won four straight to improve to 8-2, while Dan Campbell continued calling plays for the Lions ahead of next week’s games at Dallas and versus the Giants.