The Detroit Lions are coming up on one of the most important games of their 2025-26 season on Sunday, November 9, with a high-profile contest against the reigning champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, on the road. There’s a a reason this is a primetime game. Both the Lions and Eagles are at the top of the NFC, and both teams have reasons they could pull off the win.
The Eagles have a leg up going into Sunday’s game, with a 7-2 record and quarterback Jalen Hurts ready to be his mobile self. But, the Lions aren’t far behind them, with a 6-3 record and their own stats-glowing quarterback Jared Goff.
So, the Lions will have to be in top form against the Eagles, and that includes being as healthy as possible. Injuries have plagued the Lions in the past, but right now, their injury report could certainly be worse. But, the Lions were given a scare on Wednesday, November 14, when defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was included a DNP due to an elbow injury on the Lions’ practice report. So, how is he doing now?
An injured Hutchinson would be terrible for the Detroit Lions against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team needs him to put pressure on Hurts and sack him as much as possible. When Hutchinson showed up on the team’s injury report, he came out and said that he would be good to go on Sunday, but it’s still disconcerting to see that he has an elbow injury, even if it’s small.
Well, on Thursday, November 13, Hutchinson returned to full practice participation. That’s a reason to truly breathe a sigh of relief. Now, things aren’t perfect. Tight end Sam LaPorta, cornerback Terrion Arnold and safety Kerby Joseph missed practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday. But, at least Hutchinson is back.
Hutchinson has notched 18 total tackles, 17 quarterback hits, 57 pressures and 38 hurries in the 2025-26 season alone, according to NFL research. He’s also recorded seven sacks and four forced fumbles, the latter figure which is the highest in the NFL.
According to research from Pro Football Focus, Hutchinson has also notched a 91.2 overall grade, which puts him third in the league among 114 graded edge defenders, and a 92.3 pass-rush grade, which is second.
The Eagles have Hurts, but the Lions have Goff, and Jared’s numbers are shining this season. On Wednesday, November 12, the Detroit Lions took to social media to announce Goff’s numbers from this season, and they’re among the best in the league.
According to NFL research, Goff is first in the entire league in completion at 74%. He’s also second in passing touchdowns at 20, passer rating at 117.7 and passing first down at 41.4%, plus fourth in passing touchdowns at 7.3% and fifth in yards per attempt at 8.19.
Sunday’s game will be the first time these teams have played each other since the 2022-23 season, so that brings even more excitement to the contest. The two teams were close to going up each other in last season’s NFC championship game, but the Lions fell to the Washington Commanders in the postseason, before that could happen.
In an inspiring show of kindness, Washington Commanders star Chase Young has proven that his strength extends beyond the football field. What began as a simple meal at a local restaurant has turned into an unforgettable moment of generosity that will change one young man’s life forever.
The story unfolded when Young, a powerful and dominant force on the field, visited a modest restaurant one evening. Unbeknownst to the college student serving him, the man he was waiting on was one of the most feared defensive players in the NFL. Quiet and respectful, Chase Young enjoyed his meal while the young waiter worked diligently to serve him and every other customer.
A few days later, Chase returned to the restaurant, and then came back again. But this time, the young waiter was missing. Curious, Young asked the owner where the waiter had gone. The owner explained that the young man’s mother had been diagnosed with a serious illness. In order to support her, he had to drop out of school and work full-time at the restaurant, struggling to balance the weight of his responsibilities.
Moved by the story, Chase Young didn’t hesitate to make a difference. Without drawing attention to himself, he left a significant tip for the owner and instructed him to pass it on to the waiter. But that wasn’t all. Chase’s act of kindness didn’t stop there. He returned again, but this time, he offered the young man more than just money. Young anonymously covered the waiter’s mother’s medical bills, alleviating the financial pressure and allowing the student to focus on his family without worrying about the mounting costs.
The restaurant owner was left speechless, as were the few customers who witnessed the exchange. What began as a quiet dinner outing soon became a heartwarming reminder of how athletes like Chase Young use their platform for good. His actions have since spread like wildfire on social media, earning him praise not just for his abilities on the field, but for his extraordinary compassion off it.