nfl Game Recap
Lions Down Philadelphia 27-24 - Match Report
Detroit won 27-24 on Sunday against Philadelphia behind a 101-yard receiving performance from Marvin Jones Jr. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Bettors who backed the Lions were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 45.0.
J.D. McKissic rushed for 44 yards, while Kerryon Johnson added 36 yards in the win. Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola added 101 and 37 receiving yards respectively.
Miles Sanders rushed for 53 yards for Philadelphia, while Jordan Howard added 37 yards. Carson Wentz threw for 259 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Miles Sanders and Zach Ertz had 73 and 64 yards respectively.
Detroit was outgained by Philadelphia 373-287 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-16 by the Eagles.
The time of possession battle favored Philadelphia as their offense was on the field for 32:18, longer than the 27:42 of their opponents.
Next game, Detroit takes its act home to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head on the road to face Green Bay.