Eagles defense dominates Lions in 16-9 victory and ensures 8-2 in the NFL season Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Philadelphia Eagles defense held the Detroit Lions to just nine points on Sunday night, November 16, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The home team won 16-9, in a game valid for week 11 of the NFL, highlighted by five stops on fourth down attempts. The unit coordinated by Vic Fangio limited the opposing attack, which entered the field with an average of 74% of completed passes.
The Eagles’ offense struggled, but the defense made up for it with constant pressure on Jared Goff. The Lions quarterback completed 14 of 37 passes, a rate of 38%. The Philadelphia team has reached 8 wins and 2 losses, equaling the Rams at the top of the NFC.
- Eagles have won games decided by eight points or less in 31 of their last 39 games since 2022.
- Defense has allowed an average of 83 rushing yards in the last four games.
- Lions converted 3 of 13 third downs.
Decisive stops on fourth down
Moro Ojomo stopped Jahmyr Gibbs for no gain on a fourth-and-1 attempt in the second quarter. Jalyx Hunt identified fake punt and stopped fourth-and-2 yards.
Nakobe Dean pressured Goff, forcing an incomplete passon fourth and 5 yards in the third quarter.
Improves land play
The Eagles’ defense allowed 134 yards per game through the first six games. In the last four contests, the number has dropped to 83 yards, at 3.7 yards per attempt.
Nakobe Dean’s return coincided with evolution. Jalen Carter shows better weekly fitness.
Jaelan Phillips, Brandon Graham and Nolan Smith contribute in controlling runs. Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for 66 yards on 18 attempts.
Secondary contribution
The Eagles’ secondary maintained tight coverage throughout the game. Goff held the ball longer, facilitating sacks and pressures.
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two passes on 12 targets for 42 yards. Cooper DeJean recorded first interception of the regular season.
Quinyon Mitchell accumulated pass deflections. Adoree’ Jackson played in two consecutive games after concussion.
Attack performance
The Eagles’ offense completed two of 13 possessions with more than 30 yards. Saquon Barkley rushed 26 times for 83 yards, including clock-eating plays.
Tank Bigsby gained 34 yards on four attempts, including a 17-yard run on the touchdown drive. Offensive line played without Lane Johnson for most of the match.
Penalties and third partiesunconverted descents limited advances. Jalen Hurts has struggled in two consecutive weeks.
Big defensive plays
Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis deflected five passes in total. Davis blocked a throw that resulted in a DeJean interception.
Film study identified Goff’s tendency towards lateral throws. Specific training prepares linemen to raise their hands in pressure situations.
History against winning teams
Eagles record 5 wins and 1 loss against teams with a positive record in 2025. Since 2022, the record is 24 wins in 31 games against opponents above 50%.
Victories occurred at stadiums such as Arrowhead, Raymond James and Lambeau. Team maintains path to seed number 1 in the NFC.
