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The Detroit Lions are facing arguably their biggest test of the season.
The Lions (6-3, 1st in NFC North) head east to face the Philadelphia Eagles (7-2, 1st in NFC East) on Sunday, Nov. 16, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET and will be televised on NBC.
Detroit is coming off a 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Nov. 9 that vaulted them into a tie for first place in the division (with a tiebreaker edge on the Chicago Bears, following the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Eagles the following day). Meanwhile, the Eagles are on a short week after their Monday night win over Green Bay, but the defending Super Bowl champs are looking to reestablish themselves as the NFC’s premier team.
The Lions enter the game banged up on both sides of the ball, however. Tight end Sam LaPorta was placed on injured reserve on Saturday with a back injury, while the Lions will also be without All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph and starting cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Additionally, defensive backs D.J. Reed and Amik Robertson are questionable with hamstring injuries, with Reed likely not playing as he’s still on injured reserve (but can be added to the roster if needed).
The challenge for the Lions is daunting, but there’s a huge potential reward with a win. If Detroit can overcome its injuries and beat the Birds in prime time on the road, they’ll be back as one of the league’s elite teams.
Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s game.
What time is Lions vs Eagles?
The Eagles and Lions kick off on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16.Time: 8:20 p.m. ET.Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.Lions vs Eagles channel
The Lions will face the Eagles on NBC’s weekly Sunday Night Football broadcast, with the game kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET.Channel: NBC.Streaming: Peacock, Fubo.Radio: WXYT-FM, 97.1 (Detroit).
The game will also be available to stream on Peacock and Fubo, which carries NBC channels.
Watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock
Lions vs Eagles announcersPlay-by-play: Mike Tirico.Color: Cris Collinsworth.Sideline: Melissa Stark.Lions vs Eagles odds, betting lines
The Eagles are slight home favorites over the Lions.
Spread: Eagles by 2½ points.Over/under: 46½ points.Moneyline: Lions (+115), Eagles (-140).
Odds are courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday night.
Lions schedule 2025Week 1: L, 27-13 at Green Bay Packers.Week 2: W, 52-21 vs Chicago Bears.Week 3: W, 38-30 at Baltimore Ravens.Week 4: W, 34-10 vs Cleveland Browns.Week 5: W, 37-24 at Cincinnati Bengals.Week 6: L, 30-17 at Kansas City Chiefs.Week 7: W, 24-9 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Week 8: Bye week.Week 9: L, 27-24 vs Minnesota Vikings.Week 10: W, 44-22 at Washington Commanders.Week 11, Sunday, Nov. 16: at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m., NBC.Week 12, Sunday, Nov. 23: vs New York Giants, 1 p.m., Fox.Week 13, Thursday, Nov. 27: vs Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m., Fox.Week 14, Thursday, Dec. 4: vs Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video.Week 15, Sunday, Dec. 14: at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m., Fox.Week 16, Sunday, Dec. 21: vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 4:25 p.m., CBS.Week 17, Thursday, Dec. 25: at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m., Netflix.Week 18, Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 3-4: at Chicago Bears, TBD.
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You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com