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**Sunday Night Football - Lions 6-3 at Eagles 7-2**(-3, 47) 8:20 (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Ministry of Pain
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Hard to predict this one. You could list a half dozen reasons that Philly should win, and several reasons Lions should win. Eagles will have to play a better game on offense then they did last week, but we know they are capable, and had a couple decent offensive showings before their bye.
IN a confidence pool this pick would be worth no more then 3 points....but I'll say Eagles at home in a close one. Something like 28-26
IN a confidence pool this pick would be worth no more then 3 points....but I'll say Eagles at home in a close one. Something like 28-26
unckeyherb
Footballguy
The game we were all meant to have in the NFCCG last January. Been waiting a long time for this one and I haven’t felt this excited for a regular season game since the Niners game in 2023. Obviously they blew the doors off the birds that game and the eagles never recovered. Hoping for a better outcome this one.
These are the two best teams in the nfc and there is obviously a lot riding on the outcome.
Earlier this week I said that I thought we’d win a low scoring game and lose a high scoring one. I still stand by that-the birds just don’t have the firepower to go blow for blow with Detroit, but they do have the defense to slow them down and especially get to Goff up the middle. The eagles offense has been….something. I think they get sort of right Sunday and the defense continues to win them games by keeping the lions out of the end zone as much as possible-maybe forcing a couple of turnovers.
Eagles win a great game- 24-23
These are the two best teams in the nfc and there is obviously a lot riding on the outcome.
Earlier this week I said that I thought we’d win a low scoring game and lose a high scoring one. I still stand by that-the birds just don’t have the firepower to go blow for blow with Detroit, but they do have the defense to slow them down and especially get to Goff up the middle. The eagles offense has been….something. I think they get sort of right Sunday and the defense continues to win them games by keeping the lions out of the end zone as much as possible-maybe forcing a couple of turnovers.
Eagles win a great game- 24-23
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I’ll be in the stands. First time at an NFL stadium since before the pandemic.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Be very curious to see the Eagles gameplan. Lions secondary is a mess, so this should absolutely be a week for Smith and AJ to be featured ala the Vikings game. Lions play 4th most man coverage, and AJ has drastic man/zone splits. If not this week, its not gonna happen. This isn't a great matchup for Barkley, and Philly would be foolish to play conservative again this week. The Lions offense isn't the Packers offense.
Also be curious to see the Lions gameplan. Eagles are a much better run D than pass D this season, as Safety play has been awful, as has CB2. LaPorta is a huge loss, but I think Goff can pick this group apart with "just" Amon-Ra and Jamo, who have eaten against man, which the Eagles play a lot of.
Lions-27
Eagles-20
Also be curious to see the Lions gameplan. Eagles are a much better run D than pass D this season, as Safety play has been awful, as has CB2. LaPorta is a huge loss, but I think Goff can pick this group apart with "just" Amon-Ra and Jamo, who have eaten against man, which the Eagles play a lot of.
Lions-27
Eagles-20
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
In large part because their pass rush has been bad. But last week, with the return of Smith and the addition of Philips, it was not.
The Captain
Footballguy
Eagles dline is going to be a problem for the lions oline. And the lack of actual starters or 2nd string players in the lions secondary is going to make AJ very happy. Don’t see the lions keeping up with the number of injuries they have. Losing LaPorta is huge.
Eagles 35
Lions 24
Eagles 35
Lions 24
Terpman22
Footballguy
This right here is the key to the whole game. Whether this happens or not really will decide the game.
I've been looking forward to this game since the schedule came out. I think it's the game of the year. It's more important to the Lions because a loss would make it virtually impossible to get home field throughout. But if we lose, it's not the end of the world. The most important thing to me is being healthy for the playoffs. But I really want to win this game.
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
I think they stop him, hold him under 60 yds. Jalean Phillips and BG are both really good at setting the edge on runs, and Nakobe is an absolute beast in run D.
I worry more about Jamo burning Mukuba deep a couple times.
The D will be solid, no matter what. I think this game depends on what kind of game Nick/Patullo call. And after hearing AJ met with Lurie yesterday- I guarantee you the bland-*** run 1st, vanilla route tree Offense we’ve been seeing is replaced by a pass-friendly version.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
DeVonta has been so good, but I’m worried he plays second fiddle to the whiner.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
It's possible they both have good games like against the Vikings.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I don’t think they’ll be able to just run the air out of the ball against the Lions so there’s that.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Sal Pal just said 50 mph wind gusts.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Wind is insane up in the suburbs of Philly right now. Worse than I can recall in a long time. Not sure if it settles a little by gametime and also not sure who bad weather favors.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
My weather app says the worst of the wind will be gone by 5. 
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Yep, trees down all around my neighborhood. My wife has a flower cart set up. that got flipped over. Not great for the passing game, however, I think it’s supposed to subside by game time.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Just out of curiosity, why do you think this? My understanding is that the secondary for the Lions is pretty beat up. Starters out, or banged up.
Are you saying this just because of the anemic passing offense the eagle displayed last week? Or something else?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I hope you are right but as you said this is about as hard of a matchup for the Lions as there will be. I don't have a score but I think it could come down to a last minute play.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
So, it looks like Cam Jurgens is going to play. I was thinking to myself, when is the last time the starting offensive line all played together? It has to be back in like, week three or four. Correct?
Also, I think this is a big game for AJ Brown, between the injuries to the secondary for Detroit, the pressure on the offense to get cooking, etc. One thing that I’m concerned about, is that Jalen force feeds the ball to AJ, and AJ has a big day. Something like six receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. What concerns me is what happens if all of that goes down, and the Eagles lose. In the city, and in the locker room, that would be basically worst case scenario.
Also, I think this is a big game for AJ Brown, between the injuries to the secondary for Detroit, the pressure on the offense to get cooking, etc. One thing that I’m concerned about, is that Jalen force feeds the ball to AJ, and AJ has a big day. Something like six receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. What concerns me is what happens if all of that goes down, and the Eagles lose. In the city, and in the locker room, that would be basically worst case scenario.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Let’s goooo!!!!!
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
Man, I’m geeked for this game!
Go Birds!
Go Birds!
Fixed.
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
Wind update: a guy at the stadium just commented that it’s windy in the stadium. My weather app says 14mph with gusts up to 33moh
?ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
I need 50 pts from AJ and Jah, or my season is cooked 
I just want a good game and a Birds’ win
I just want a good game and a Birds’ win
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Eagles defense anytime TD a lock baby. Jalen Carter gonna own this game up the middle. Goff throws 2 picks, one for six.
I can't disagree with this, but if there's a team that can overcome it, it's the Lions.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
It’s really crazy how many injuries Detroit has dealt with the past 2 years. Man would love to see how good they could be when healthy.
gotta be honest. Neutral field and both teams healthy I think Detroit a 6 point favorite. All banged up playing in Philly, feels like the line is being generous. Vegas must be done trusting the Eagles offense too
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
Not good for baby-hands Goff, either
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Mike Tirico let's discuss....
-1st of all, his head looks liek a balloon coming up out of that collar, if he's a 17.5 inch neck, he'a wearing a 16 inch collar and it just looks ridiculous next to CC
-Next, he turns to Collinsworth and I've never used this to describe someone but it looks like someone cleavered him across the forehead like Scatman Corthers in the Shining
-And Finally, his ears look like they are permanently folding over like a dog
And we haven't even discussed his horrible play calling tonight
-1st of all, his head looks liek a balloon coming up out of that collar, if he's a 17.5 inch neck, he'a wearing a 16 inch collar and it just looks ridiculous next to CC
-Next, he turns to Collinsworth and I've never used this to describe someone but it looks like someone cleavered him across the forehead like Scatman Corthers in the Shining
-And Finally, his ears look like they are permanently folding over like a dog
And we haven't even discussed his horrible play calling tonight
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I like Mike Tirico.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Dallas got to catch that.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Winds a factor boys
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
Man, both of those have been catchable.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Mike Tirico
-"We're under way form South Flori-delphia"
I swear he said it at kickoff, my wife is even laughing as she heard it
-"We're under way form South Flori-delphia"
I swear he said it at kickoff, my wife is even laughing as she heard it
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DJackson10
Footballguy
Oh hi AJ
ProstheticRGK
Footballguy
AJ with a man’s catch. 
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