Detroit
Lions
16-3
28
FINAL
30
Philadelphia
Eagles
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 30-28, securing a spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance at championship glory, but it was the Eagles who ultimately came out on top in a hard-fought battle.
Jared Goff had a standout performance for the Lions, throwing for 266 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley was the driving force for the Eagles, rushing for 118 yards and consistently finding ways to break through the Lions' defensive line. Jahmyr Gibbs also shone for Detroit, racking up 110 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Goff.
Defensively, Nolan Smith Jr. made a significant impact for the Eagles, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Goff's rhythm and contributed to the team's overall pressure. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial stop by the Eagles’ defense denied the Lions a game-winning drive, sealing the victory and sending Philadelphia to the Super Bowl.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 266 | 2 | 0 | 128.0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 218 | 2 | 0 | 146.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 118 | 10.7 | 23 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 19 | 1.3 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 117 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 14 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 10 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damarri Mathis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 58 |

