By Harshit | PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2025 | 11:20 PM EST
The Philadelphia Eagles (8–2) held off the Detroit Lions (6–4) in a gritty defensive slugfest at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday Night Football, clinching a 16–6 victory in front of a roaring home crowd despite fierce winds and sloppy offensive play on both sides 🌬️🏈.
The night was defined by missed opportunities for Detroit — five failed fourth-down conversions — and the Eagles’ defensive resilience. Though neither quarterback shined, Jalen Hurts and Jake Elliott’s steady second-half execution proved enough for Philadelphia to extend its NFC East lead.
🏁 Final Score — Eagles 16, Lions 6
The Eagles rode their defense to victory in a low-scoring affair. Detroit’s decision to punt late, trailing by two scores, proved costly as Philadelphia bled the clock and secured the win.
🚫 ‘Tush Push’ Stopped as Eagles Stall Late
With six minutes remaining, Philadelphia attempted its signature “tush push” on 3rd-and-1 — and failed ❌. The Eagles tried it again, but a false start wiped it out. Forced to punt, they gave Detroit one last chance that ultimately fizzled out.
🦁 Lions Punt After Four Plays (11:02 PM EST)
Jared Goff opened the drive with an 11-yard run but then threw three straight incompletions. Detroit punted — a puzzling decision down 10 points — instead of attempting another fourth down after going 0-for-5 on conversions tonight.
Goff struggled under pressure all game, finishing just 13-for-29 for 228 yards.
💨 Jake Elliott Drills 49-Yard FG in Wind
Despite gusts up to 30 mph, Elliott split the uprights from 49 yards out to give Philly a 16–6 lead with just over 10 minutes remaining. The kick capped an 11-play drive marked by multiple penalties but anchored by a key 11-yard scramble from Jalen Hurts.
🧱 Lions Fail on Fourth Down… Again (10:42 PM EST)
For the fifth time tonight, the Lions were stopped on fourth down — this time a 4th-and-3 from the Eagles’ 45. Goff’s pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown sailed incomplete, continuing a disastrous night for Detroit’s offense.
⚡ Philly’s Deep Strike to A.J. Brown
Hurts connected with A.J. Brown on a 34-yard strike — the longest play of the game — followed by a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty. Despite that momentum, a sack derailed the drive and forced a punt.
🚫 Lions Collapse in Red Zone (10:29 PM EST)
Detroit reached first-and-goal at the 8 but came away empty. Three straight runs by Jahmyr Gibbs went nowhere, and a fourth-down pass to Jameson Williams fell incomplete.
The Lions are now 1-for-11 combined on third and fourth downs tonight.
🏈 Eagles Offense Struggles Early
Through the first half, Philadelphia’s offense sputtered badly — averaging just 3.5 yards per play. Fans booed midway through the second quarter, frustrated by repeated short-yardage failures.
Still, Jake Elliott’s 34-yard field goal gave the Eagles a 6–0 lead before halftime.
🔥 The Hurts-Barkley ‘Tush Push’ Strikes
With seconds before halftime, Saquon Barkley appeared to score from the 2-yard line, but replay showed he was down just shy. On the next snap, Jalen Hurts powered in with the “Tush Push” for the touchdown, extending the lead to 13–6 after the extra point.
💥 Detroit’s Lone Spark
The Lions briefly tied the game 6–6 on a stunning 40-yard touchdown from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams following a 34-yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. But an unsportsmanlike penalty on Williams pushed the PAT back 15 yards — and the kick missed.
🚑 Key Injuries
- Lane Johnson (PHI) — left in the 2nd quarter with a foot injury; did not return.
- Sam LaPorta (DET) — inactive due to knee soreness, a major blow to Detroit’s short-yardage schemes.
📊 Key Stats
- Jalen Hurts (PHI): 16/30, 141 YDS, 1 TD (rush), 0 INT
- Saquon Barkley (PHI): 19 CAR, 71 YDS
- A.J. Brown (PHI): 7 REC, 82 YDS
- Jared Goff (DET): 13/29, 228 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Jahmyr Gibbs (DET): 16 CAR, 48 YDS, 0 TD
📺 What Channel Was Eagles vs. Lions On?
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, Fubo (Free Trial Available)
- Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark (sideline)
📅 Game Information
- Date: Sunday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Weather: 43°F, Wind 28–33 mph 💨
💰 Odds and Prediction (Pre-Game)
- Spread: Eagles -5.5
- Over/Under: 46.0
- Prediction: Eagles 23, Lions 17 ✅ (Under Hits)