nfl Game Recap
Lions Fall 38-35 Against Philadelphia - Game Recap
Detroit was unable to slow down A.J. Brown, who produced 155 receiving yards as the Eagles defeated the Lions 38-35 on Sunday.
Bettors who backed the Eagles were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 49.0.
Miles Sanders rushed for 96 yards, while Jalen Hurts added 90 yards in the win. A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert added 155 and 60 receiving yards respectively.
D'Andre Swift rushed for 144 yards for Detroit, while Jamaal Williams added 28 yards. Jared Goff threw for 215 yards for the Lions, while receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark Jr. had 64 and 52 yards respectively.
Detroit lost the offensive yardage battle to Philadelphia 455-386 yards in Sunday's game. Philadelphia had more first downs as that total ended up 27-23.
The time of possession battle favored Philadelphia as their offense was on the field for 31:34, longer than the 28:26 of their opponents.
Philadelphia heads into a Week 2 battle against the Vikings. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.