The Detroit Lions are coming off a dominant 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on November 9, a much-needed bounce-back victory after their disappointing loss to NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. The win has the Lions riding high, but now their focus shifts to a much tougher opponent: the reigning NFL champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
This Sunday, November 16, the Lions will face off against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both teams are in prime position for the 2025-26 season, with the Eagles boasting a 7-2 record and the Lions sitting just behind at 6-3. It’s shaping up to be one of the marquee matchups of the week, with both teams being called among the NFL’s elite.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knows the road won’t be easy in Philadelphia, a venue known for its passionate — and sometimes hostile — fan base. Speaking to 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, Campbell reflected on the tough atmosphere in Philly, saying,
While much of the national attention has been on the flashier quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff has quietly put together an impressive 2025 season. On November 12, the team released Goff’s outstanding statistics via social media, and they’re hard to ignore.
According to NFL research, Goff leads the league in completion percentage with 74%. He’s also second in passing touchdowns (20), passer rating (117.7), and passing first downs (41.4%), as well as fourth in passing touchdowns percentage (7.3%) and fifth in yards per attempt (8.19). These numbers firmly establish Goff as one of the league’s top quarterbacks this season, despite not receiving the same level of attention as some of his counterparts.
Goff will carry these impressive stats into Sunday’s contest, and this matchup will mark the first time the Lions and Eagles have faced off since the 2022-23 season. Last year, the Lions came close to facing the Eagles in the NFC Championship, but they were upset by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round.
Heading into Sunday’s game, the Lions are slight underdogs, with CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco predicting a 31-27 Eagles victory. Prisco notes that while the Lions are playing consecutive road games, the Eagles are on a short week, which could level the playing field. He also points out the Eagles’ struggles to score, while the Lions exploded for big numbers last week. Ultimately, Prisco believes the Eagles’ defense will be the difference in slowing down the Lions’ offense and helping Philadelphia secure the win.
In the NFL’s official Week 11 power rankings, the Eagles are ranked No. 4, while the Lions are right behind at No. 5, making this a matchup between two of the league’s top teams. Eric Edholm from NFL.com highlighted the Lions’ offensive explosion against Washington, noting,
This game is pivotal for both teams, as both the Lions and Eagles look to solidify their positions in the NFC playoff race. With Goff playing some of the best football of his career, and the Lions coming off a statement win, this showdown in Philadelphia could go a long way in determining who has the upper hand as the season progresses.
Fresh off a wild Week 1 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills look to improve to 2-0 Sunday against the New York Jets. While a trip to MetLife Stadium would trouble some teams, it looks as if the Bills aren’t worried in the slightest. The visitors are currently up 20-3 at halftime, with Buffalo’s run game doing the heavy lifting. At one point, reigning MVP Josh Allen briefly left the game due to a gushing nosebleed. Sports reporter Will Reynolds posted CBS analyst Tony Romo’s ridiculous reaction to Allen’s nosebleed on X (formerly Twitter).
“*Josh Allen runs off with a clear nosebleed* Tony Romo: ‘Oh my god, I think he might be dead,’” posted Reynolds shortly after the incident.
Allen went back into the game with cotton in his nostril. While the nosebleed was rather sudden, Romo’s reaction to it was priceless. The Bills quarterback might not be at his best in the passing game today, but his legs have helped carry Buffalo’s offense. Two rushes for 40 yards show just how dangerous last year’s MVP can be on the ground. Running back James Cook, fresh off signing an extension with the team, has 83 yards on ten carries, to go along with two scores. Can the Bills improve to 2-0 and maintain their stranglehold over the AFC East?
With a win over the Jets Sunday, the Bills would be 2-0 heading into another divisional clash on Thursday Night Football. This time, Buffalo would host the visiting Miami Dolphins. This Sunday, the Fins are hosting the New England Patriots in another AFC East clash. A victory over New England would be Miami’s first of the season, giving them momentum towards the Thursday night tilt. Meanwhile, Allen’s short absence from the Jets clash did worry some fans. Fantasy sports outlet Underdog gave a succinct update on his re-entry into Sunday’s game via X.
“Status alert: Josh Allen (nose) has returned to Sunday’s game,” reported the fantasy-focused page.
Allen and Cook will look to continue the Bills’ attack at MetLife. The run game has been an excellent way to keep the Jets off the field, keeping Buffalo in control of the matchup, as Buffalo’s time of possession is at over 18 minutes already, compared to New York’s 11:40 overall time. Will Romo be able to handle another Allen nosebleed? Even if he cannot, the affliction likely won’t keep the stud signal caller off the field for too long.