The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles will go head-to-head during “Sunday Night Football” on November 16, and it’s one of those games that just promises to be close and a nail-biter. Both the Lions and Eagles sit atop the NFC, and the Lions have a 6-3 record going into the contest to the Eagles’ 7-2 record.
So, in order to take on the Eagles, the Lions, of course, will need to be healthy. The team delivered some good news on Wednesday, November 13, when defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was back at practice after being listed as DNP due to an elbow injury on the Lions’ practice report. It would have been a huge blow to the defense to have Hutchinson out.
But, when it comes to the rest of the Lions’ injury report that was shared on Friday, November 14, there’s certainly some concerning news. The Detroit Lions are going to have to play near-perfect to overcome some of the obstacles that they have when it comes to injuries.
The Detroit Lions shared an important injury report on Friday, November 14, presented by Henry Ford Health. On it, two key players were ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles game.
Both Sam LaPorta and Terrion Arnold were ruled out, along with the expected Kerby Joseph and Josh Paschal. Hutchinson is cleared to play on Sunday.
LaPorta’s injury came as a surprise, because he didn’t seem injured in Week 10, but he hasn’t been able to practice all week. So, the Lions will have to get creative on the tight end front. The duties are expected to be divided between Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley, with a third tight end in question.
It’s a good thing Hutchinson is back, because his numbers are a huge part of the Lions’ success on defense this season. Hutchinson has clocked 18 total tackles, 17 quarterback hits, 57 pressures and 38 hurries during the 2025-26 season, according to NFL research. He’s also recorded seven sacks and four forced fumbles. According to research from Pro Football Focus, Hutchinson has also clocked 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.
During the Lions’ game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 9, Lions head coach Dan Campbell took over offensive play-calling duties from first-year offensive coordinator John Morton. It remains to be seen if he does that against the Eagles.
When asked about the decision, he made it clear and Morton was on board. “Listen, John Morton’s all team. That’s all he cares about,” Campbell said. “He just wants to win. He wants to be a part of it. He wants to help where he can, and he was outstanding today.”
Campbell added, “He’s a grinder, he’s a worker, and he just tries to help and give you anything you can possibly need for the game. Look, if you’re him, of course it probably doesn’t feel too good, but he’s also a pro and he understands everything, so we move on.”
The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for answers after losing two straight games. With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 4, 2025, the Eagles still have some time to make a move.
CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin put together a list of the league’s top potential trade targets along with each player’s best landing spot.
The Eagles are being floated as a top fit for a star pass rusher. With the Miami Dolphins in free-fall mode, the Eagles could have a chance to pry Bradley Chubb away from South Beach.
“Miami has a potential predicament at pass rusher: Both Chubb and Jaelan Phillips (more on him below) are cornerstones of the defensive front, and the former is leading the charge with four sacks in five games this year,” Benjamin wrote in an October 8, 2025, story titled, “2025 NFL trade deadline buzz: Jets’ Breece Hall, Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb among seven key names to watch.”
“Chubb is also approaching 30 with a significant injury history and an expensive price tag for 2026 and beyond. Dealing him would further strip an ailing Miami defense of its remaining talent, but at 1-4, the Dolphins might be careening toward another overhaul as it stands.”
The potential move would come with a cost to Philly given Chubb’s three-year, $54 million contract is slated to run through the 2027 season. Chubb’s cap hit jumps from $12.3 million this season to more than $31 million in each of the next two years.
This is less than ideal for an already expensive Eagles roster. Through six starts in 2025, Chubb has posted four sacks, 15 tackles and six quarterback hits. Chubb notched 11 sacks in 2024, his best statistical performance since 2018. The pass rusher also posted a career-high 22 quarterback hits last season.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has not been one to shy away from striking a blockbuster deal. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo noted that the Eagles could explore a potential trade to bolster the team’s defense.
“Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has never met a trade he wouldn’t consider, and don’t be surprised if he looks for some help on defense,” Rapoport and Garafolo detailed in an October 11, story titled, “Chargers in market for RB help, plus more trade nuggets ahead of Nov. 4 deadline.” “A cornerback or edge would make sense.”
Philly’s offense has not exactly been firing on all cylinders in recent games. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni discussed some of the team’s struggles connecting on deep passing plays, including the now famous A.J. Brown route.
“That’s what defenses do. I mean, sometimes you’re expecting a certain look, they give you a different look or they reroute within the middle of it,” Sirianni told reporters on October 6. “That definitely affected it. I’m not here to assign blame, we’re just looking for solutions and that’s what we’re doing.
“That’s what today was about. That’s what the rest of the week will be about, defined solutions. But I definitely think that the reroute affected the play, so hat’s off to them.”