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A frigid night at Lincoln Financial Field turned into a defensive showcase as the Philadelphia Eagles ground out a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. Offenses stalled in the wind, while Philly’s defense made the plays that mattered most.
Eagles hold on: final score and top numbers
The Eagles left South Philly with a 16-9 victory. Neither quarterback lit up the box score. Jalen Hurts managed just enough, while Jared Goff struggled late, finishing the game with only two completions on his last 18 throws.
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- Final: Eagles 16, Lions 9
- Game script: Low scoring, cold conditions, defensive plays decided the outcome
- Key note: Philadelphia’s unit repeatedly pressured Goff and forced turnovers
Play-by-play: pivotal moments that swung the game
First quarter
- Early takeaway: Cooper DeJean intercepted Jared Goff after a tipped pass. Philly turned that into points.
- Jake Elliott opened the scoring with a chip-shot field goal after the turnover.
- Lane Johnson limped off with a leg injury and did not return, raising concerns for the Eagles.
Second quarter
- Jameson Williams ripped off a long touchdown reception to put Detroit on the board.
- Philadelphia answered late in the half with a touchdown scored on a short-yardage push featuring Hurts.
- Halftime score tightened to the Eagles holding a slim lead.
Third quarter
- Detroit threatened but failed to convert on fourth down near the goal line.
- Jahmyr Gibbs produced a burst to flip field position and give the Lions life.
- Both teams traded stops in the windy conditions.
Fourth quarter
- Philadelphia extended the lead with a field goal to push the margin to double digits.
- Late rally: Detroit chipped away when Jake Bates booted a long field goal.
- Controversy and drama: a defensive pass interference call and a late short-yardage run helped Philly ice the win.
How Philadelphia’s defense shaped the result
When the offense sputtered, the Eagles’ defense answered. Pressure up front and tight coverage in space frustrated Detroit all night.
- Turnovers matter: The early interception set the tone and yielded points.
- Red-zone stops: Philadelphia slammed the door on several critical fourth-down tries.
- Late-game lockdown: Goff failed to complete most of his throws in the final quarter.
Broadcast, kickoff time and streaming options
When and where
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Site: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
How to watch
- National TV: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo (trial options available)
- Announcers: Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth called the game, with Melissa Stark reporting from the sideline.
Remaining 2025 schedules: Eagles and Lions upcoming games
Below are both teams’ next matchups through the end of the regular season. Times are Eastern and subject to change.
Philadelphia Eagles remaining slate (Weeks 12–18)
- Week 12 — 11/23 at Cowboys — 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 13 — 11/28 vs. Bears — 3:00 p.m. ET
- Week 14 — 12/08 at Chargers — 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 15 — 12/14 vs. Raiders — 1:00 p.m. ET
- Week 16 — 12/20 at Commanders — Time TBD
- Week 17 — 12/28 at Bills — 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 18 — 01/04 vs. Commanders — Time TBD
Detroit Lions remaining slate (Weeks 12–18)
- Week 12 — 11/23 vs. Giants — 1:00 p.m. ET
- Week 13 — 11/27 vs. Packers — 1:00 p.m. ET
- Week 14 — 12/04 vs. Cowboys — 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 15 — 12/14 at Rams — 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 16 — 12/21 vs. Steelers — 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 17 — 12/25 at Vikings — 4:30 p.m. ET
- Week 18 — TBD at Bears — Time TBD
