Detroit
Lions
1-0
41
FINAL
44
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 44-41. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the season.
C.J. Stroud had a standout performance for the Lions, throwing for 321 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. James Cook III also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 133 yards, while Lance Stripling of the Eagles dominated the receiving game, racking up 234 yards and proving to be a key target for the Philadelphia offense.
Defensively, Tuli Tuipulotu was the standout for the Eagles with 3 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, putting consistent pressure on Stroud throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Ameer Speed intercepted a critical pass, allowing the Eagles to maintain their slim lead and secure the win. The defensive efforts, combined with explosive offensive plays, made for an unforgettable showdown in Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 321 | 4 | 1 | 110.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 172 | 0 | 2 | 35.3 |
| Henry Ruffer | QB | 10 | 5 | 50% | 167 | 2 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Varis | HB | 17 | 100 | 5.9 | 23 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Henry Ruffer | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lance Stripling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Stripling | WR | 5 | 234 | 46.8 | 39 | 1 | 79 | 1 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 2 | 112 | 56.0 | 54 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 52 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 35 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Varis | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Conley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Bautista | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JT Woods | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Rollins | K | 5 | 5 | 3 | 57 |
| Evan McPherson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 39 |

