The national media didn’t waste any time weighing in after the Eagles delivered a convincing beatdown to the Detroit Lions. From the opening whistle, Philly controlled the pace, dictated the matchups, and made the Lions play catch-up all afternoon. As expected, sports writers around the country reacted fast — and they didn’t hold back on Detroit’s performance.
Many analysts praised the Eagles’ defensive dominance, highlighting how their front seven constantly collapsed Detroit’s pocket and shut down any rhythm Jared Goff tried to build. Others pointed out the Lions’ missed opportunities, stalled drives, and costly mistakes that made the game feel out of reach long before the final whistle. But the loudest comments came from writers who expected Detroit to show more fight, especially in a game that could’ve helped define their season. Instead, the Lions walked away with more questions than answers as the critiques started pouring in.
Across the sports world, the consensus was the same: Philly came prepared, Detroit didn’t. And for a Lions team trying to prove they belong among the NFC’s best, this loss served as a harsh reminder that the margin for error is slim — and the national spotlight shows no mercy.
Eagles’ Beatdown Sparks Harsh Reviews for Detroit From NFL Analysts
