Who’s Playing
Philadelphia @ Detroit
Last Season Records: Detroit 3-13-1; Philadelphia 9-8
What to Know
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions will face off at 1 p.m. ET Sept. 11 at Ford Field to kick off their 2022 seasons. Philadelphia is coming off of a 9-8 season with hopes of advancing further than the first round of the playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-15. On the other hand, coming off of an uninspired 3-13-1 last-season record, Detroit has set their aspirations higher this year.
A couple numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Eagles were the best in rushing yards per game, finishing the 2021 season with 159.7 on average. Less enviably, Detroit ranked fifth worst with respect to rushing yards allowed per game last season, where the squad gave up 135.1 on average. The good news for Detroit, of course, is that these forces working against them might not carry over into the new season.
Philadelphia has the odds in their favor, so they’ll need to guard against complacency. A victory is hardly a sure thing, especially this early in the season, so expect a good game.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Field — Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Eagles are a 4-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Detroit have won three out of their last four games against Philadelphia.
- Oct 31, 2021 – Philadelphia 44 vs. Detroit 6
- Sep 22, 2019 – Detroit 27 vs. Philadelphia 24
- Oct 09, 2016 – Detroit 24 vs. Philadelphia 23
- Nov 26, 2015 – Detroit 45 vs. Philadelphia 14
