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Eagles No. 04 - Lions No. 27
After three straight wins to start the season, the Eagles’ bye came in Week 4, and while the bye gives the players a chance to recover from a very physical Training Camp, preseason and first three weeks, Eagles fans can’t wait to see the team back on the field. Throw in the fact that the last matchup with Detroit left a bad taste in their mouths, and there’s certainly plenty of intrigue for this Sunday’s game against the Lions (1 PM, FOX).At 3-0, the Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL.
The dominating win over Pittsburgh the last time out put the Eagles on the national map, with quarterback Carson Wentz and the offense firing on all cylinders and the defense locking down the Steelers’ high-powered offense for a full 60 minutes. Fletcher Cox’s two sacks helped him win NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors, as he and the defensive line collapsed the pocket on almost every single dropback.The Eagles’ defense will need to be at its best once again on Sunday against quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions. In last season’s meeting on Thanksgiving, the Lions hung 45 points on the Eagles, with wide receiver Calvin Johnson catching three touchdown passes. It was a game to forget for the Eagles, but you can be sure they’ll remember it this time around.
The Lions’ 2016 season hasn’t started the way they hoped. With Johnson abruptly retiring during the offseason, the team knew there would be a huge void to fill on the offense. Free agent Marvin Jones Jr. has stepped in nicely, with 482 yards and two touchdowns to start the year, but the Lions have sputtered to a 1-3 start. They’ll look to get back on track following a tough loss on the road to Chicago in Week 4.
Eagles No. 04 - Lions No. 27
After three straight wins to start the season, the Eagles’ bye came in Week 4, and while the bye gives the players a chance to recover from a very physical Training Camp, preseason and first three weeks, Eagles fans can’t wait to see the team back on the field. Throw in the fact that the last matchup with Detroit left a bad taste in their mouths, and there’s certainly plenty of intrigue for this Sunday’s game against the Lions (1 PM, FOX).At 3-0, the Eagles have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL.
The dominating win over Pittsburgh the last time out put the Eagles on the national map, with quarterback Carson Wentz and the offense firing on all cylinders and the defense locking down the Steelers’ high-powered offense for a full 60 minutes. Fletcher Cox’s two sacks helped him win NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors, as he and the defensive line collapsed the pocket on almost every single dropback.The Eagles’ defense will need to be at its best once again on Sunday against quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions. In last season’s meeting on Thanksgiving, the Lions hung 45 points on the Eagles, with wide receiver Calvin Johnson catching three touchdown passes. It was a game to forget for the Eagles, but you can be sure they’ll remember it this time around.
The Lions’ 2016 season hasn’t started the way they hoped. With Johnson abruptly retiring during the offseason, the team knew there would be a huge void to fill on the offense. Free agent Marvin Jones Jr. has stepped in nicely, with 482 yards and two touchdowns to start the year, but the Lions have sputtered to a 1-3 start. They’ll look to get back on track following a tough loss on the road to Chicago in Week 4.
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