The Lions just won’t go away. Nate Burleson caught a 17-yard touchdown pass with 3:32 remaining in the fourth quarter to cut the Lions deficit to 23-20 against the Eagles. A 57-yard pass to tight end Tony Scheffler helped the Lions move into the red zone and set up the score. The Lions chose to … Continue Reading →
Either Louis Delmas or Chris Houston will have to explain that play after the game. With the Eagles at their own 30, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin ran right by the two defenders up the middle of the field, and Michael Vick threw a perfect pass for a 70-yard touchdown. The Lions now trail 23-13 with … Continue Reading →
The Lions finally converted a third down on a pass to Nate Burleson, their first conversion against the Eagles after starting 0-for-8. However, their next third drive wasn’t quite as easy. On third and 10 near midfield, left guard Rob Sims was called for a false start, the Lions 14th penalty of the game. The … Continue Reading →
In their first four games, the Lions had zero interceptions. So far against the Eagles, they have two, including a timely one by Chris Houston in the fourth quarter. On the Eagles first play after a Lions touchdown, Michael Vick threw deep to DeSean Jackson, but Houston made an interception. The play keeps momentum on … Continue Reading →
What a difference a quarter makes. After just six plays for 12 yards in the third quarter, the Lions offense made quick work of their first drive in the fourth quarter. Calvin Johnson had two catches for 57 yards, including a 20-yarder on 3rd and 20 at the Philadelphia 21. On the next play, Matthew … Continue Reading →
Rookie cornerback Jonte Green could see the field a lot in the fourth quarter. Trainers were checking Jacob Lacey for a concussion on the sideline after he was shaken up in the third quarter. Fellow cornerback Bill Bentley, also a rookie, is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. Green had a nice pass breakup … Continue Reading →
The Lions are 0-for-8 on third downs after nearly three quarters against the Eagles. On their last drive, they went three-and-out, their second such drive of the second half already. The Lions were 0-for-6 on third downs and clearly didn’t fix the problem with their halftime adjustments. The third down issue is a product of … Continue Reading →
The Eagles thought they had a touchdown on a pass to tight end Brent Celek, but they celebrated too early. Celek was flagged for offensive pass interference, which negated the score. The Eagles couldn’t make up the lost yardage and had to settle for a 32-yard field goal. They now lead 13-6 with 3:39 left … Continue Reading →
Trainers were tending to Lions cornerback Jacob Lacey after he hit running back Bryce Brown. It was unclear what he injured, but it may have been a concussion since he hit Brown with his helmet. This is already the second time Lacey’s been checked out by the medical staff. The Eagles are inside the red … Continue Reading →
The Eagles offense came out hot in the third quarter and quickly moved into the red zone. After they made it to goal-to-go territory, though, the Lions defense woke up. The Eagles had a chance for a touchdown on third and goal, but tight end Brent Celek couldn’t make a running catch in the end … Continue Reading →