On November 16, 2025, Philadelphia beat Detroit 16-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats show a game decided by situational football.
Philadelphia entered at 7-2 and held the NFC’s top position. Detroit arrived at 6-3 while competing in a tight NFC North race.
Detroit played without Sam LaPorta, Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold, and several defensive contributors. Philadelphia had every regular starter available, including returning center Cam Jurgens.
Detroit gained more total yards but failed on all five fourth-down attempts. Philadelphia controlled possession and received ten points from kicker Jake Elliott.
Match Overview
This Week 11 matchup placed two NFC contenders on Sunday Night Football. Philadelphia improved to 8-2, while Detroit fell to 6-4.
| Match detail | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Date | November 16, 2025 | November 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Competition | NFL Week 11 | NFL Week 11 |
| Pregame record | 6-3 | 7-2 |
| Final record | 6-4 | 8-2 |
| Final score | 9 | 16 |
Pre-Match Context
Philadelphia entered after defeating Green Bay 10-7. The Eagles had won three consecutive games and occupied the NFC’s first seed.
Detroit had responded to a Minnesota loss by beating Washington 44-22. The Lions entered averaging 31.4 points per game.
Detroit needed the result to remain close to Chicago and Green Bay. Philadelphia sought to protect its conference and divisional advantages.
The Lions entered with major availability concerns. LaPorta’s absence moved Brock Wright into the starting tight end role.
Arnold, Joseph, D.J. Reed, and Marcus Davenport were unavailable. Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson, and Thomas Harper started in the secondary.
Philadelphia regained Jurgens after his two-game absence. The Eagles entered with all listed offensive and defensive starters available.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Philadelphia scored during three quarters. Detroit’s only touchdown came before Philadelphia’s decisive halftime drive.
| Team | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Total |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Philadelphia punted following its opening possession. Detroit then lost the ball during its first offensive series.
Jordan Davis deflected Jared Goff’s pass at the line. Cooper DeJean intercepted it and returned the ball 21 yards.
Philadelphia started at Detroit’s 11-yard line. Jake Elliott converted a 27-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.
Jaelan Phillips later recorded a sack against Goff. Neither team produced another scoring drive during the quarter.
Second Quarter
Detroit failed on fourth-and-one from its own 48-yard line. Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped without gaining the required yard.
The Lions then attempted a fake punt during their next possession. Grant Stuard was stopped at Detroit’s 43-yard line.
Philadelphia converted that field position into Elliott’s 34-yard field goal. The kick extended Philadelphia’s lead to 6-0.
Detroit answered through a three-play, 74-yard drive. Goff found Jameson Williams for a 40-yard touchdown.
A celebration penalty increased the extra-point distance. Jake Bates missed the kick, leaving the score tied 6-6.
Philadelphia then completed a 10-play, 64-yard drive. Jalen Hurts scored from one yard with 16 seconds remaining.
Elliott converted the extra point. Philadelphia entered halftime leading 13-6.
Third Quarter
Detroit received the second-half kickoff and moved into Philadelphia territory. The drive ended with an incomplete fourth-down pass.
The Lions later reached Philadelphia’s four-yard line. Another fourth-down incompletion ended Detroit’s only red-zone possession.
Detroit received another opportunity before the quarter ended. Goff’s fourth-down pass fell incomplete at Philadelphia’s 45-yard line.
Philadelphia did not score during the quarter. The Eagles still preserved their seven-point advantage.
Fourth Quarter
Philadelphia carried its next possession into the fourth quarter. Elliott finished the drive with a 49-yard field goal.
The kick gave Philadelphia a 16-6 lead. Detroit punted on each of its next two possessions.
Philadelphia failed on fourth down with 2:57 remaining. Detroit received the ball at Philadelphia’s 29-yard line.
The Lions lost seven yards before Bates converted a 54-yard field goal. Philadelphia recovered the following kickoff and retained possession.
A defensive pass-interference penalty extended Philadelphia’s final series. The Eagles then exhausted the remaining time.
Team Stats Comparison
Detroit finished with 45 more total yards. Philadelphia produced twice as many rushing yards and held the ball much longer.
| Category | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
| First downs | 13 | 16 |
| Total yards | 317 | 272 |
| Net passing yards | 243 | 124 |
| Rushing yards | 74 | 148 |
| Offensive plays | 60 | 69 |
| Third downs | 3/13 | 4/15 |
| Fourth downs | 0/5 | 0/1 |
| Red-zone efficiency | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties | 5-48 | 9-78 |
| Time of possession | 24:12 | 35:48 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The final numbers show why Detroit’s yardage advantage produced only nine points.
- Detroit finished 0-for-5 on fourth down, including three failed attempts during the third quarter.
- Philadelphia held possession for 35 minutes and 48 seconds, exceeding Detroit’s total by 11:36.
- The Eagles rushed for 148 yards, compared with Detroit’s 74 rushing yards.
- Cooper DeJean’s interception created Philadelphia’s opening field goal from short territory.
- Philadelphia scored on all three Elliott field-goal attempts, including a 49-yard fourth-quarter kick.
Full Box Score: Detroit Lions
Detroit generated most of its offense through Goff’s downfield completions. Gibbs and Williams accounted for 195 receiving yards.
The running game produced 74 yards on 21 attempts. Jack Fox punted four times, averaging 42.3 yards with two inside the 20.
Detroit Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Jared Goff | 14/37 | 255 | 1 | 1 |
Detroit Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
Detroit Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Brock Wright | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 |
Detroit Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Jake Bates | 1/1 | 0/1 | 3 |
Detroit Returns
| Player and return type | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Kalif Raymond, punts | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Kalif Raymond, kickoffs | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| Jacob Saylors, kickoffs | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
Detroit Defensive Leaders
Jack Campbell led all players with 15 combined tackles. Detroit recorded one sack, split between Aidan Hutchinson and Roy Lopez.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Jack Campbell | 15 | 0 | None |
| Rock Ya-Sin | 6 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Alex Anzalone | 6 | 0 | None |
| Brian Branch | 6 | 0 | None |
| Thomas Harper | 5 | 0 | None |
| Tyleik Williams | 4 | 0 | None |
| Amik Robertson | 3 | 0 | 2 PD |
| Derrick Barnes | 3 | 0 | None |
Full Box Score: Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia relied on 40 rushing attempts and controlled possession. Hurts completed 14 passes and scored Philadelphia’s only touchdown.
Saquon Barkley led the ground game with 83 yards. Braden Mann punted seven times, placing four punts inside Detroit’s 20.
Philadelphia Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Jalen Hurts | 14/28 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
Philadelphia Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Saquon Barkley | 26 | 83 | 3.2 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 1 |
Philadelphia Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| A.J. Brown | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Kylen Granson | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
Philadelphia Kicking
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Jake Elliott | 3/3 | 1/1 | 10 |
Philadelphia Returns
| Player and return type | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Xavier Gipson, punts | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Xavier Gipson, kickoffs | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
Philadelphia Defensive Leaders
Philadelphia recorded two sacks and ten defended passes. DeJean’s interception created the game’s opening scoring opportunity.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Zack Baun | 7 | 0 | None |
| Jalen Carter | 5 | 0 | 2 PD |
| Jaelan Phillips | 5 | 1 | None |
| Andrew Mukuba | 4 | 0 | None |
| Adoree’ Jackson | 4 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Reed Blankenship | 4 | 0 | None |
| Cooper DeJean | 3 | 0 | 1 INT, 2 PD |
| Nakobe Dean | 3 | 1 | None |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jake Elliott
Elliott scored ten of Philadelphia’s 16 points. He converted field goals from 27, 34, and 49 yards.
His fourth-quarter field goal created a two-possession margin. He also converted Philadelphia’s only extra-point attempt.
Cooper DeJean
DeJean intercepted Goff during Detroit’s first possession. His 21-yard return placed Philadelphia at Detroit’s 11-yard line.
He also registered three tackles and two defended passes. The interception directly preceded Philadelphia’s opening field goal.
Jalen Hurts
Hurts completed 14 of 28 passes for 135 yards. He added 31 rushing yards on ten attempts.
His one-yard touchdown ended Philadelphia’s final first-half possession. It remained the game’s only Philadelphia touchdown.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Gibbs produced 146 yards from scrimmage. He recorded 39 rushing yards and a game-high 107 receiving yards.
His five receptions included a 42-yard gain. Detroit did not convert those gains into a red-zone touchdown.
Game Leaders Summary
| Category | Player | Team | Total |
| Passing yards | Jared Goff | Lions | 255 |
| Rushing yards | Saquon Barkley | Eagles | 83 |
| Receiving yards | Jahmyr Gibbs | Lions | 107 |
| Tackles | Jack Campbell | Lions | 15 |
| Points | Jake Elliott | Eagles | 10 |
Starting Lineups
Detroit adjusted its starting lineup around several injuries. Philadelphia opened with an extra offensive tackle and three-cornerback defensive personnel.
Offensive Starters
| Position | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
| WR | Jameson Williams | DeVonta Smith |
| LT | Taylor Decker | Jordan Mailata |
| LG | Kayode Awosika | Landon Dickerson |
| C | Graham Glasgow | Cam Jurgens |
| RG | Tate Ratledge | Tyler Steen |
| RT | Penei Sewell | Lane Johnson |
| T | Not listed | Fred Johnson |
| TE | Brock Wright | Dallas Goedert |
| WR | Kalif Raymond | A.J. Brown |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Not listed |
| QB | Jared Goff | Jalen Hurts |
| RB | Jahmyr Gibbs | Saquon Barkley |
Defensive Starters
| Position | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
| DL/OLB | Alim McNeill | Nolan Smith |
| DL | D.J. Reader | Jordan Davis |
| DL | Tyleik Williams | Jalen Carter |
| DE/OLB | Aidan Hutchinson | Jaelan Phillips |
| LB | Derrick Barnes | Zack Baun |
| LB | Jack Campbell | Nakobe Dean |
| LB/CB | Alex Anzalone | Quinyon Mitchell |
| DB/CB | Brian Branch | Adoree’ Jackson |
| CB | Rock Ya-Sin | Cooper DeJean |
| CB/S | Amik Robertson | Reed Blankenship |
| S | Thomas Harper | Andrew Mukuba |
Injury Report
Detroit’s missing starters affected tight end depth and secondary assignments. Philadelphia entered without losing any active starter to a final injury designation.
Detroit Lions Injury Status
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Terrion Arnold | Concussion | Out |
| Kerby Joseph | Knee | Out |
| Sam LaPorta | Back | Out, injured reserve |
| Josh Paschal | Back | Out |
| Marcus Davenport | Shoulder | Out |
| D.J. Reed | Hamstring | Out |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | Knee | Out |
| Miles Frazier | Knee | Out |
| Taylor Decker | Shoulder | Questionable, active |
| Amik Robertson | Hamstring | Questionable, active |
| Jacob Saylors | Back | Questionable, active |
| Penei Sewell | Ankle | Questionable, active |
| Sione Vaki | Ankle | Questionable, active |
| Brock Wright | Ankle | Questionable, active |
| Isaac TeSlaa | Oblique | Questionable, active |
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Status
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Willie Lampkin | Knee and ankle | Questionable, not activated |
| Cam Jurgens | Knee | No designation, active |
| Lane Johnson | Ankle | No designation, active |
| Landon Dickerson | Quadriceps | No designation, active |
| Nolan Smith | Triceps | No designation, active |
LaPorta’s absence removed Detroit’s second-leading receiver entering the game. Wright started and finished with two receptions for eight yards.
Detroit also started replacements at two secondary positions. Philadelphia’s returning center restored its regular offensive-line alignment.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Philadelphia’s 2025 win extended its franchise series advantage to 19-16-2 across 37 meetings.
The 1933 meeting involved the Portsmouth Spartans, the franchise that later became the Detroit Lions.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score | Stage |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 16-9 | Regular season |
| Sept. 11, 2022 | Detroit | Eagles | 38-35 | Regular season |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | Detroit | Eagles | 44-6 | Regular season |
| Sept. 22, 2019 | Philadelphia | Lions | 27-24 | Regular season |
| Oct. 9, 2016 | Detroit | Lions | 24-23 | Regular season |
| Nov. 26, 2015 | Detroit | Lions | 45-14 | Regular season |
| Dec. 8, 2013 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 34-20 | Regular season |
| Oct. 14, 2012 | Philadelphia | Lions | 26-23 OT | Regular season |
| Sept. 19, 2010 | Detroit | Eagles | 35-32 | Regular season |
| Sept. 23, 2007 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 56-21 | Regular season |
| Sept. 26, 2004 | Detroit | Eagles | 30-13 | Regular season |
| Nov. 8, 1998 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 10-9 | Regular season |
| Sept. 15, 1996 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 24-17 | Regular season |
| Dec. 30, 1995 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 58-37 | Wild Card |
| Nov. 16, 1986 | Philadelphia | Lions | 13-11 | Regular season |
| Nov. 4, 1984 | Detroit | Tie | 23-23 OT | Regular season |
| Dec. 2, 1979 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 44-7 | Regular season |
| Oct. 2, 1977 | Detroit | Lions | 17-13 | Regular season |
| Dec. 15, 1974 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 28-17 | Regular season |
| Dec. 5, 1971 | Detroit | Eagles | 23-20 | Regular season |
| Nov. 28, 1968 | Detroit | Eagles | 12-0 | Regular season |
| Dec. 19, 1965 | Philadelphia | Lions | 35-28 | Regular season |
| Dec. 17, 1961 | Detroit | Eagles | 27-24 | Regular season |
| Oct. 16, 1960 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 28-10 | Regular season |
| Nov. 10, 1957 | Philadelphia | Lions | 27-16 | Regular season |
| Dec. 5, 1954 | Detroit | Tie | 13-13 | Regular season |
| Nov. 18, 1951 | Philadelphia | Lions | 28-10 | Regular season |
| Oct. 3, 1949 | Detroit | Eagles | 22-14 | Regular season |
| Dec. 12, 1948 | Philadelphia | Eagles | 45-21 | Regular season |
| Oct. 14, 1945 | Detroit | Lions | 28-24 | Regular season |
| Nov. 16, 1941 | Detroit | Lions | 21-17 | Regular season |
| Nov. 17, 1940 | Philadelphia | Lions | 21-0 | Regular season |
| Dec. 4, 1938 | Detroit | Eagles | 21-7 | Regular season |
| Oct. 11, 1936 | Philadelphia | Lions | 23-0 | Regular season |
| Sept. 20, 1935 | Detroit | Lions | 35-0 | Regular season |
| Oct. 14, 1934 | Philadelphia | Lions | 10-0 | Regular season |
| Oct. 18, 1933 | Philadelphia | Spartans | 25-0 | Regular season |
Conference and Division Standings
Philadelphia held the NFC’s first seed after Week 11. Detroit occupied eighth place and remained immediately outside the playoff field.
| Team | Division | Division rank | Record | NFC position |
| Philadelphia Eagles | NFC East | 1 | 8-2 | 1 |
| Detroit Lions | NFC North | 3 | 6-4 | 8 |
Detroit trailed Chicago and Green Bay within the NFC North. Philadelphia maintained a significant lead over its NFC East rivals.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received national Sunday Night Football coverage. NBC carried the television broadcast, while Peacock provided its primary streaming feed.
| Service | Broadcast information |
| Kickoff | 8:20 p.m. ET |
| United States television | NBC |
| Primary streaming | Peacock |
| Mobile streaming | NFL+ |
| Commentary | Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth |
| Sideline reporter | Melissa Stark |
| Detroit radio | Lions Radio Network |
| National radio | Westwood One |
| Canada | TSN2 |
| Germany | DAZN and NFL Game Pass |
| Brazil | SporTV2 and NFL Game Pass International |
Conclusion
Philadelphia’s victory strengthened its control of the NFC’s first seed and NFC East race. Detroit moved outside the seven-team playoff field.
The game turned on fourth-down failures, DeJean’s interception, and Philadelphia’s possession advantage. Elliott converted every available scoring opportunity.
Philadelphia next travelled to face Dallas. Detroit returned home for a three-game stretch beginning against the New York Giants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Lions versus Philadelphia Eagles game?
The Philadelphia Eagles won 16-9. Philadelphia improved to 8-2, while Detroit dropped to 6-4 after the Week 11 result.
What were Jared Goff’s statistics against Philadelphia?
Goff completed 14 of 37 passes for 255 yards. He threw one touchdown, one interception, and took two sacks.
What were Jalen Hurts’ statistics against Detroit?
Hurts passed for 135 yards without a passing touchdown. He rushed ten times for 31 yards and scored once.
Who led the game in receiving yards?
Jahmyr Gibbs led both teams with 107 receiving yards. He caught five passes and recorded a 42-yard reception.
Why did Detroit lose despite gaining more yards?
Detroit failed on five fourth-down attempts and committed the game’s only turnover. Philadelphia also controlled possession and rushed for 148 yards.
Who scored Philadelphia’s points?
Hurts scored Philadelphia’s only touchdown. Elliott supplied ten points through three field goals and one successful extra point.
Were Sam LaPorta and Kerby Joseph available?
Neither player was available. LaPorta missed the game with a back injury, while Joseph remained sidelined by a knee injury.
