In a showdown of NFC heavyweights, the Sunday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions is shaping up to be one of the most exciting matches on the entire NFL calendar. Both teams have been dominant, despite looking vulnerable at various points throughout the year.
This game offers a chance at two of the best teams in the conference over the last couple of seasons to battle it out, with significant playoff implications, given the state of the NFC near the top of the playoff bracket. But neither team is fully healthy coming into the game.
Inactive List for Eagles and Lions
Philadelphia Eagles
- QB Sam Howell
- CB Mac McWilliams
- RB A.J. Dillon
- OL Drew Kendall
- DT Ty Robinson
Detroit Lions
- CB Terrion Arnold
- S Kerby Joseph
- RB Craig Reynolds
- DL Quinton Jefferson
- DL Mekhi Wingo
- WR Tom Kennedy
Starters for Eagles vs. Lions
Philadelphia Eagles
Offense:
- QB Jalen Hurts
- RB Saquon Barkley
- WR A.J. Brown
- WR DeVonta Smith
- WR Jahan Dotson
- TE Dallas Goedert
- LT Jordan Mailata
- LG Landon Dickerson
- C Cam Jurgens
- RG Tyler Steen
- RT Lane Johnson
Defense:
- DE Moro Ojomo
- NT Jordan Davis
- DT Jalen Carter
- LOLB Joshua Uche
- ROLB Jaelan Phillips
- LILB Zack Baun
- RILB Nakobe Dean
- LCB Quinyon Mitchell
- RCB Adoree’ Jackson
- FS Reed Blankenship
- SS Andrew Mukuba
Special Teams:
- PK Jake Elliott
- P, H Braden Mann
- PR Jahan Dotson
- KR Will Shipley
- LS Cal Adomitis
After a few rough weeks, it seemed like Philadelphia had found its footing again, with Jalen Hurts going on a tear offensively, and Saquon Barkley having the best game of his season before the Bye Week.
However, things again took a turn for the worse against the Green Bay Packers, when both teams managed 17 points combined. This week, as they face the number-eight-ranked offense, according to PFSN’s Offense Impact, the focus will be on whether the team can stay within catching distance of the Lions.
Detroit Lions
Offense:
- QB Jared Goff
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
- WR Jameson Williams
- FB Craig Reynolds
- TE Brock Wright
- LT Taylor Decker
- LG Kayode Awosika
- C Graham Glasgow
- RG Tate Ratledge
- RT Penei Sewell
Defense:
- LDE Aidan Hutchinson
- RDT Alim McNeill
- LDT DJ Reader
- RDE Tyler Lacy
- WLB Alex Anzalone
- MLB Jack Campbell
- SLB Derrick Barnes
- LCB Rock Ya-Sin
- SS Brian Brnach
- FS Thomas Harper
- RCB Amik Robertson
Special teams:
- PK Jake Bates
- P, H Jack Fox
- PR Kalif Raymond
- KR Jacob Saylors
- LS Hogan Hatten
Detroit hasn’t found the consistency that most have come to expect from them under head coach Dan Campbell. Last week, the head coach took over the playcalling duties himself in a rather shocking development.
The dividends were immediate, especially after a brutal showing against the Minnesota Vikings. This week, they’ll look to continue that momentum, and potentially chink away at Philly’s armour.