The Detroit Lions showed their stuff with a lopsided 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 9, on the road, and that took away a bit of the sting of losing to NFC North rivals the Minnesota Vikings the week prior. While it was a great to get a win against Washington, now, the Lions are looking ahead to a contest against the reigning NFL champions: the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Lions and Eagles go up against each other on Sunday, November 16, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles have a 7-2 record going into the game, while the Lions are 6-3, and both teams are being called among the best in the NFL for the 2025-26 season.
“It’s a great place to play,” Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit about playing in Philadelphia under the bright lights. He almost channeled his inner Metallica, noting, “I mean, it’s electric. Had batteries thrown at us, spit on. It’s just the classic stuff. It’s probably the most hostile place to play.”
So, Campbell is ready to take on the Eagles on the road, and so is quarterback Jared Goff. While Goff isn’t a flashy name like Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen, he’s quietly been winning this season when it comes to his statistics.
On Wednesday, November 12, the team took to social media to announce Goff’s numbers from this season. 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.
Goff will take those numbers into the Eagles contest. Sunday’s game will mark the first time these teams have played since the 2022-23 season. The Lions and Eagles almost went up against each other in last season’s NFC championship game, but the Lions were upset by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The Lions are slight underdogs in Sunday’s game, and Pete Prisco from CBS Sports predicts an Eagles 31, Lions 27 final score.
“The Lions are playing consecutive road games, while the Eagles are playing on a short week,” he notes in the feature, out on Wednesday, November 12. “That kind of cancels them out. The Eagles have had trouble scoring, while the Lions rolled up big numbers last week. But at home, look for the Eagles defense to slow down the Lions, while the Eagles get their offense going for the win.”
In the NFL’s official Week 11 power rankings, out on Tuesday, November 11, the Eagles are No. 4 on the tally, and the Lions are No. 5. So, yes, this game is going to be tight.
“Dan Campbell took over offensive play-calling, and the Lions had arguably their most productive showing of the season on that side of the ball,” Eric Edholm says of the Lions’ win over the Commanders last Sunday. But, he adds, “Tougher challenges await, but the Lions gave a reminder that they can still go nuclear when they’re on.”
In a brutally honest moment that has stunned the NFL community, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales finally revealed his true feelings about the Panthers’ offense. After a disappointing Week 10 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Canales offered a candid admission that sent shockwaves through the fanbase and sparked fresh speculation about the future of quarterback
“I’ll Call More Explosive Plays When We Get More Success”
In his latest media availability, Canales didn’t mince words about the struggles of the Panthers’ offense, especially their inability to generate explosive plays. The Panthers are currently averaging just
“In general, I think it’s a group effort. Calling more of them, yes, let’s get some more opportunities. We’d love to have those explosive plays come alive. I will call them more when we have more success when those things come alive for us. We have to keep working together,”
Canales stated.
The message was clear: the Panthers aren’t executing the big plays, and Canales is reluctant to call more of them until the offense shows it can handle the pressure.
Is Bryce Young the Problem?
The lack of explosive plays was painfully evident against the Saints, where Bryce Young struggled to get anything going. As the team’s offense was largely limited
, the mounting frustration led many to question if Young’s limitations are holding the team back. Fans are divided: some have already given up on Young, while others remain cautiously optimistic about his potential.
But Canales’ comments only highlight what many have suspected—Young may not be the game-changer that the Panthers need him to be. He’s a solid game manager, but without a strong running game or a balanced offense, he fails to take control. Could this be a fatal flaw in Young’s development?
“Young Needs Help to Thrive”
Despite his undeniable talent, Young has shown he cannot carry a team on his own. He’s a quarterback who thrives with rhythm and support, but when that support isn’t there, his weaknesses become painfully evident. Canales seems to be adjusting his play-calling, but the question remains—
Is It Time for the Panthers to Rebuild?
The bigger question is whether
As Canales works to find balance and build explosive plays into the Panthers’ offense, fans and analysts alike are left to wonder: Will this season be the start of something great, or is the