Overview
- Detroit went 0-for-5 on fourth down and 3-for-13 on third down in Philadelphia, a critical-down collapse that defined the 16-9 defeat.
- Jared Goff acknowledged the offense’s shortcomings on 97.1 The Ticket, saying he must be more accurate after a 14-of-37, 255-yard, one-touchdown outing with two sacks.
- Dan Campbell, in his second game calling plays, defended the aggressive fourth-down approach, citing wind, field position and short distances as factors.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 2 of 12 targets for 42 yards and called the loss frustrating, while Goff said their connection remains sound despite an off night.
- Local analysts urged restraint on Goff criticism by pointing to strong season metrics, as Detroit returns to Ford Field for three straight games with momentum and playoff positioning at stake.