Detroit
Lions
4-2
31
FINAL
29
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 31-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its midpoint. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standing in a competitive NFC, making this victory crucial for Detroit.
On the offensive side, it was Anthony Richardson Sr. who shone brightest for the Lions, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to lead the team under pressure. Jalen Hurts also put up impressive numbers for the Eagles, passing for 366 yards, but it was the Lions' balanced attack that made the difference. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed with 62 rushing yards, while Amare Thomas led all receivers with 144 yards, demonstrating the firepower on both offenses.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Derrick Moore's two sacks were pivotal in disrupting Hurts' rhythm, while Cooper DeJean’s interception for the Eagles was a highlight for their defense. However, it was Jihaad Campbell's 14 tackles that kept Philadelphia in the game, even as Detroit's defense held firm during crucial moments, ultimately sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 41 | 26 | 366 | 3 | 0 | 116.5 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 32 | 23 | 356 | 3 | 1 | 126.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 15 | 31 | 2.1 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Yancey | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amare Thomas | WR | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Matthew Yancey | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacob Saylors | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bowen | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan Long | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 54 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 51 |

