PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles high fives Saquon Barkley #26 prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)Getty Images
PHILADLEPHIA — Greetings from the press box at Lincoln Financial Field, where the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions are meeting in a clash of Super Bowl contenders.
The Eagles (7-2) and Lions (6-3) will play in primetime on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
The major storyline of the week at the NovaCare Complex was A.J. Brown’s latest comments. The star wide receiver, after having only two catches vs. the Packers on Monday, aired his frustrations yet again. We’ll see how Brown is utilized against the Lions.
We’ll also see how the Eagles’ defense, after holding Green Bay to seven points, will fare against Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a potent Detroit offense.
Follow along all night for coverage from the Linc.
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