The Lions' defense delivered a winning effort, but missed chances and fourth-down failures kept them from capitalizing.

Once considered a defensive liability, this ninth-year cornerback delivered tight coverage on Amon-Ra St. Brown in critical situations.

The Lions were abysmal on third and fourth down during Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Let's take a deeper look at each play.

The NFC playoff picture is focusing, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions highlight it. We provided analysis, highlights and more from "SNF".

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions’ Week 11 performance in their 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

“A.J., go read a bleeping book,” another screamed when star receiver A.J. Brown was flagged for an illegal block on a Saquon Barkley run that had taken the Eagles into Detroit territory on the final play of the third quarter.

Six Free Press sports writers make their calls on the Detroit Lions' game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16.

The Eagles are 8-2 and atop the NFC, following up their Monday night win over the Green Bay Packers with a Sunday night victory over the Detroit Lions. Statistical projections favor the Eagles, as well. Philadelphia has a 50% chance to get the No. 1 seed, according to The Athletic’s projection model.