Finally, the matchup everyone has been waiting for and were robbed of last season. The Detroit Lions take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle of two of the best teams in the NFC as they square off on “Sunday Night Football”. The Lions are coming off a bounce-back performance led by head coach Dan Campbell, who took over offensive playcalling duties, resulting in a 44-point performance. This week’s game will be a much tougher challenge as the Eagles currently hold the top spot in the NFC and aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions, led by their defense.
“They have a style, and they’re very good at it. I wouldn’t say there’s anything necessarily complex about it, but it’s very sound. It’s very sound across the board,” said Campbell. “Coach Fangio, he’s a legend, man. It’s stood the test of time, that style of defense, the way they play. The coverage, the rush goes hand-in-hand. It’s a pain in the ass. It’s hard. It’s hard to deal with, offensively. I just think it’s good, sound football. And they don’t beat themselves. … When they need a critical play, they come up with a critical play. That’s what champions do. That’s why they’ve been able to have the success that they’ve had.”
Here’s a look at our Pride of Detroit staff picks for the Lions in Week 11:
- Jerry Mallory (4-0): Lions 27-24
- Brandon Knapp (6-3): Lions 28-24 (Scouting Report, Bold Prediction, Before the Roar Podcast)
- Ryan Mathews (6-3): Eagles 21-17
- Alex Reno (6-3): Lions 24-21
- Ty Schalter (6-3): Lions 34-17
- Erik Schlitt (6-3): Lions 27-24 (Scheme Breakdown, Honolulu Blueprint)
- Morgan Cannon (5-4): Lions 24-21 (Before the Roar Podcast)
- Al Karsten (5-4): Lions 24-17 (Key Stats)
- Kellie Rowe (5-4): Lions 24-20
- Meko Scott (5-4): Lions 31-27 (Before the Roar Podcast)
- Zac Snyder (5-4): Lions 26-23
- John Whiticar (5-4): Eagles 28-27
- Hamza Baccouche (4-4): Lions 28-20
- Max Gerber (4-5): Lions 34-31
- Jeremy Reisman (4-5): Lions 20-17 (On Paper)
For the rest of what the POD staff predicted for the NFL, check out our Week 11 predictions: Moneyline, spread, and over/under.
Now, it’s your turn to have your voice heard. Share what you think the game score will be in the comment section at the bottom of the page and vote in the poll directly below. Can the Lions topple the defending champs, or will the Eagles spread their wings as the best team in the NFL and put down Detroit?
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