The Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats tell the story of a physical, defense-driven contest played on November 17, 2025. Philadelphia earned a 16-9 victory, but the final score alone does not fully explain how competitive and unusual this game was. Detroit produced several explosive plays and gained significant receiving yardage, while Philadelphia controlled key moments through rushing volume, defensive pressure, pass breakups, and reliable kicking.

The Eagles entered the game with an 8-2 record and a 4-1 home record. The Lions arrived at 6-4 and were 3-3 away from home. Philadelphia ultimately improved its position with a disciplined performance, while Detroit was left to examine missed opportunities and offensive inefficiency.

This was not a game dominated by spectacular quarterback statistics. Neither passing attack produced a touchdown-heavy performance. Instead, the matchup was decided by execution in important situations, defensive coverage, field position, and the ability to turn scoring opportunities into points.

For readers looking beyond the scoreboard, the individual performances reveal why Philadelphia won despite Detroit recording 255 passing yards compared with Philadelphia’s 135.

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Game Overview

Category	Detroit Lions	Philadelphia Eagles
Final Score	9	16
Record Entering Game	6-4	8-2
First Quarter	0	3
Second Quarter	6	10
Third Quarter	0	0
Fourth Quarter	3	3
Passing Yards	255	135
Team Rushing Yards	74	148
Passing Touchdowns	1	0
Rushing Touchdowns	0	1

Philadelphia won 16-9 after building its most important advantage before halftime. The Eagles scored three points in the opening quarter and added 10 more points during the second.

Detroit responded with six points in the second quarter but could not generate enough offense after halftime. The Lions added only three points in the fourth quarter.

The third quarter was scoreless for both teams.

That scoring pattern is important because it shows how strongly defense influenced the game. Once Philadelphia established its lead, Detroit struggled to consistently convert its offensive production into scoring drives.

Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats: Quick Summary

Several performances stand out immediately when reviewing the complete statistical picture.

Detroit Lions key performers

Jared Goff passed for 255 yards and one touchdown.
Jahmyr Gibbs led Detroit in receiving with 107 yards.
Jameson Williams produced 88 receiving yards and Detroit’s only offensive touchdown.
Jack Campbell led Detroit with 15 total tackles.
Jake Bates made a 54-yard field goal.

Philadelphia Eagles key performers

Jalen Hurts managed the game efficiently and scored the Eagles’ only touchdown on the ground.
Saquon Barkley carried the ball 26 times for 83 yards.
A.J. Brown led Philadelphia receivers with seven catches.
Zack Baun led the Eagles in total tackles.
Cooper DeJean recorded the game’s only interception.
Jake Elliott scored 10 points through three field goals and an extra point.

The contrast between the teams was clear.

Detroit generated more explosive production through the air. Philadelphia generated more rushing volume and made more defensive plays against the pass.

That combination proved decisive.

Jared Goff Player Stats and Passing Performance

Jared Goff finished the game with:

14 completions
37 pass attempts
255 passing yards
6.9 yards per attempt
1 touchdown
1 interception
2 sacks taken
12 sack yards lost
9.5 QBR
60.1 passer rating

At first glance, 255 yards appears like a strong passing total for a quarterback in a low-scoring game. However, the full performance was much more complicated.

Goff completed only 14 of his 37 attempts. That meant Detroit had difficulty sustaining a consistently efficient passing attack even though several completed passes produced large gains.

This is one of the most important lessons from the game.

Passing yards do not always equal offensive control.

Detroit created explosive plays. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 21.4 yards per reception, while Jameson Williams averaged 22 yards per catch. Those numbers dramatically increased Goff’s yardage total.

However, explosive plays alone were not enough.

Philadelphia’s defense repeatedly disrupted Detroit’s rhythm, broke up passes, pressured the quarterback, and limited the Lions’ ability to finish drives.

The interception by Cooper DeJean was particularly significant because Detroit could not afford wasted possessions in a game where points were difficult to score.

Jalen Hurts Player Stats and Quarterback Performance

Jalen Hurts finished with:

14 completions
28 attempts
135 passing yards
4.8 yards per attempt
0 passing touchdowns
0 interceptions
1 sack taken
11 sack yards lost
27.1 QBR
63.8 passer rating

Hurts did not produce a major passing performance statistically. Philadelphia did not need him to.

The Eagles approached the game differently.

Rather than relying heavily on explosive passing plays, Philadelphia leaned on its running game and allowed its defense and special teams to contribute heavily to the victory.

Hurts also scored the Eagles’ only touchdown.

His rushing numbers were:

10 carries
31 yards
3.1 yards per carry
1 touchdown
Long run of 12 yards

The rushing touchdown was especially important because Philadelphia won by only seven points.

Hurts protected the football, avoided interceptions, and contributed a touchdown on the ground. In a defensive contest, those contributions mattered more than producing a large passing total.

Jared Goff vs Jalen Hurts

Statistic	Jared Goff	Jalen Hurts
Completions/Attempts	14/37	14/28
Passing Yards	255	135
Passing TDs	1	0
Interceptions	1	0
Sacks	2	1
Rushing TDs	0	1

Goff produced significantly more passing yards and threw the game’s only passing touchdown.

Hurts, however, avoided turnovers and scored on the ground.

This matchup demonstrates why quarterback comparisons should never focus on passing yardage alone. The winning quarterback is not always the player with the highest yardage total.

Philadelphia’s offensive approach was built around balance, possession, and avoiding major mistakes.

Detroit’s approach produced more explosive passing plays but lacked enough consistency.

Detroit Lions Rushing Stats

Detroit finished with:

21 carries
74 rushing yards
3.5 yards per carry
0 rushing touchdowns

The Lions’ leading rusher was Jahmyr Gibbs.

Jahmyr Gibbs rushing performance

Gibbs recorded:

12 carries
39 yards
3.3 yards per carry
0 touchdowns
Long run of 11 yards

Gibbs was unable to establish the same level of dominance on the ground that he later showed as a receiver.

Philadelphia’s defense limited Detroit’s rushing attack and forced the Lions into difficult situations.

David Montgomery rushing stats

Montgomery finished with:

6 carries
27 yards
4.5 yards per carry
0 touchdowns
Long run of 7 yards

Montgomery’s average was better than Gibbs’, but his workload was limited.

Jameson Williams added one rushing attempt for nine yards.

Jared Goff had one carry for minus one yard.

Grant Stuard also recorded one rushing attempt for no gain.

Detroit simply did not generate enough rushing production to create a consistently balanced offense.

Why Detroit’s rushing struggles mattered

A team that cannot consistently run the football often faces more difficult passing situations.

That appeared to be a major challenge for Detroit.

The Eagles recorded:

2 sacks
7 quarterback hits
10 passes defended

Those numbers suggest that Philadelphia made life difficult for Detroit throughout the game.

When the rushing attack cannot consistently create manageable downs, a defense can become more aggressive against the quarterback and receivers.

That is one reason Detroit’s 255 passing yards did not translate into more points.

Philadelphia Eagles Rushing Stats

Philadelphia’s ground game was much more productive from a workload perspective.

The Eagles finished with:

40 carries
148 rushing yards
3.7 yards per carry
1 touchdown

Philadelphia ran the ball almost twice as many times as Detroit.

That difference was central to the game.

Saquon Barkley rushing stats

Saquon Barkley recorded:

26 carries
83 yards
3.2 yards per carry
0 touchdowns
Long run of 14 yards

Barkley’s average was not spectacular, but his workload was extremely valuable.

Twenty-six carries helped Philadelphia maintain offensive balance and control possession.

This is an important distinction when evaluating running back statistics.

A running back does not always need to average six or seven yards per carry to have a major impact.

Sometimes the value comes from repeatedly gaining manageable yardage, keeping the offense on schedule, and reducing the number of opportunities for the opposing offense.

Tank Bigsby provides an explosive contribution

Tank Bigsby finished with:

4 carries
34 yards
8.5 yards per carry
0 touchdowns
Long run of 17 yards

Bigsby’s limited workload produced an excellent average.

His contribution gave Philadelphia additional efficiency behind Barkley.

Jalen Hurts adds a rushing touchdown

Hurts recorded:

10 carries
31 yards
1 touchdown

His ability to contribute as a runner gave Philadelphia another dimension near important situations.

The Eagles did not dominate Detroit with massive rushing averages.

Instead, they dominated through volume.

That was arguably more important in this particular game.

Jahmyr Gibbs Was Detroit’s Most Explosive Offensive Weapon

One of the biggest stories in the Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats was Jahmyr Gibbs’ receiving performance.

Gibbs recorded:

5 receptions
107 receiving yards
21.4 yards per reception
0 touchdowns
Long reception of 42 yards
8 targets

Gibbs finished as Detroit’s leading receiver.

That is remarkable because he also led the Lions in rushing attempts.

His performance showed his value as a versatile offensive player.

Philadelphia contained him relatively well as a traditional rusher but struggled more when Detroit created opportunities for him through the passing game.

A running back averaging more than 21 yards per reception is usually benefiting from explosive plays rather than simply catching short passes.

That suggests Detroit successfully found opportunities for Gibbs in space.

However, Philadelphia’s defense prevented those gains from becoming enough touchdowns and scoring drives.

This is another example of the difference between offensive production and offensive efficiency.

Detroit produced yardage.

Philadelphia produced the better overall result.

Jameson Williams Delivered Detroit’s Only Touchdown

Jameson Williams recorded:

4 receptions
88 receiving yards
22 yards per reception
1 touchdown
Long reception of 40 yards
7 targets

Williams was Detroit’s biggest scoring threat.

His touchdown accounted for the Lions’ only offensive touchdown of the game.

His 22-yard average per reception also demonstrates how much Detroit relied on explosive plays.

Gibbs and Williams combined for:

9 receptions
195 receiving yards
1 touchdown

That is an enormous share of Detroit’s passing production.

Yet the Lions still scored only nine points.

That statistic alone summarizes the frustration of Detroit’s offensive performance.

The Lions had players making major plays but could not consistently convert their overall production into points.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Had a Difficult Statistical Day

Amon-Ra St. Brown finished with:

2 receptions
42 yards
21 yards per reception
0 touchdowns
Long reception of 34 yards
12 targets

The most interesting statistic is the difference between his targets and receptions.

St. Brown received 12 targets but caught only two passes.

That does not necessarily mean every incompletion was his responsibility. Passer accuracy, defensive coverage, route timing, and pressure can all affect the final result.

However, the numbers clearly show that Philadelphia made it difficult for Detroit to connect consistently with one of its most important receiving options.

The Eagles recorded 10 passes defended as a team.

That defensive production aligns closely with Detroit’s struggles to complete passes despite attempting 37.

Philadelphia challenged passing lanes and prevented the Lions from establishing a reliable high-percentage rhythm.

Other Detroit Receiving Stats

David Montgomery added:

1 reception
10 yards
1 target

Brock Wright recorded:

2 receptions
8 yards
7 targets

Isaac TeSlaa had:

0 receptions
0 yards
1 target

Detroit finished with:

14 receptions
255 yards
18.2 yards per reception
1 touchdown
36 targets

The 18.2-yard team average is extremely high.

It confirms that Detroit’s passing offense was built around explosive production.

The problem was volume and completion efficiency.

The Lions completed only 14 passes despite generating 255 yards.

Philadelphia was willing to allow some difficult gains while preventing Detroit from building sustained offensive momentum.

That strategy worked.

A.J. Brown Led Philadelphia’s Receiving Group

A.J. Brown finished with:

7 receptions
49 yards
7 yards per reception
0 touchdowns
Long reception of 12 yards
11 targets

Brown was Philadelphia’s leading receiver in receptions and receiving yards.

His performance was different from Detroit’s explosive receivers.

Detroit’s major plays came through big gains.

Philadelphia’s passing attack was more controlled and shorter.

Brown helped provide reliable receptions even though he did not produce a long touchdown play.

In a 16-9 game, moving the chains and maintaining possession can be just as valuable as producing highlight-reel gains.

Jahan Dotson Created Philadelphia’s Biggest Receiving Plays

Jahan Dotson recorded:

2 receptions
43 yards
21.5 yards per reception
0 touchdowns
Long reception of 34 yards
2 targets

Dotson was extremely efficient.

He caught both passes thrown his way and averaged more than 21 yards per reception.

Philadelphia did not throw for many yards overall, so Dotson’s 43 yards represented an important portion of the Eagles’ aerial production.

Dallas Goedert and Other Eagles Receivers

Dallas Goedert finished with:

2 receptions
24 yards
12 yards per reception
Long reception of 17 yards
5 targets

DeVonta Smith recorded:

1 reception
8 yards
5 targets

Saquon Barkley added:

1 reception
7 yards
2 targets

Kylen Granson finished with:

1 reception
4 yards
2 targets

Philadelphia recorded:

14 receptions
135 yards
9.6 yards per reception
0 receiving touchdowns
27 targets

The Eagles did not win through dominant receiving numbers.

Their victory came from combining a controlled passing attack with a high-volume rushing game, strong defense, and excellent kicking.

Saquon Barkley vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Statistic	Saquon Barkley	Jahmyr Gibbs
Carries	26	12
Rushing Yards	83	39
Rushing Average	3.2	3.3
Rushing TDs	0	0
Receptions	1	5
Receiving Yards	7	107

This comparison highlights the different roles both players had.

Barkley was Philadelphia’s primary workload runner.

Gibbs was Detroit’s most explosive receiving weapon.

Neither player scored a touchdown, but both had a major influence on their team’s offensive strategy.

Barkley helped Philadelphia control the game through volume.

Gibbs gave Detroit its most dangerous big-play ability.

Detroit Lions Defensive Stats

Detroit’s defense kept the game competitive.

The Lions recorded:

69 total tackles
39 solo tackles
1 sack
4 tackles for loss
3 passes defended
2 quarterback hits

Those numbers show that Detroit’s defense was active and physical.

The Lions limited Philadelphia to 16 points and prevented the Eagles from generating a major passing attack.

Jack Campbell led Detroit’s defense

Jack Campbell recorded:

15 total tackles
7 solo tackles
1 tackle for loss

Fifteen tackles is a massive individual workload.

Campbell was consistently around the football and played a major role in preventing Philadelphia from creating a larger offensive advantage.

His performance was one of Detroit’s strongest positives.

Detroit’s defensive challenge

Despite holding Philadelphia to only 16 points, Detroit’s defense had to spend significant time dealing with the Eagles’ rushing volume.

Philadelphia ran the ball 40 times.

Even when the average gain was modest, that workload created pressure on Detroit’s defensive front throughout the game.

The Lions did a respectable job limiting explosive offensive production, but Philadelphia’s persistence eventually created enough opportunities to secure the victory.

Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Stats

Philadelphia’s defense was arguably the deciding unit of the game.

The Eagles recorded:

52 total tackles
30 solo tackles
2 sacks
3 tackles for loss
10 passes defended
7 quarterback hits

The most impressive number is 10 passes defended.

Detroit attempted 37 passes and completed only 14.

That combination strongly suggests that Philadelphia’s secondary played an important role in disrupting the Lions’ offensive rhythm.

Zack Baun led the Eagles in tackles

Zack Baun recorded:

7 total tackles
2 solo tackles
1 tackle for loss

While Campbell led all defenders in total tackles, Baun was Philadelphia’s leading tackler.

The Eagles’ defensive production was spread across the unit rather than relying on one player to carry the entire workload.

Cooper DeJean recorded the game’s only interception

Cooper DeJean finished with:

1 interception
21 interception return yards
0 touchdowns

The interception was one of the most important individual defensive plays of the matchup.

Philadelphia protected the football through the air.

Detroit did not.

In a seven-point game, one turnover can change everything.

The Eagles’ ability to create that takeaway while avoiding an interception themselves gave them a crucial advantage.

Why Philadelphia’s Pass Defense Was So Important

Detroit actually finished with 120 more passing yards than Philadelphia.

Normally, that kind of difference might suggest Detroit controlled the game.

It did not.

Philadelphia’s defense understood something important.

The Lions were capable of explosive plays, but explosive plays become less dangerous when the defense prevents consistency.

Detroit averaged 18.2 yards per reception because its completed passes were often large gains.

However, there were only 14 completions.

Philadelphia’s pass defense created a situation where Detroit had to repeatedly take difficult chances.

The result was:

Incomplete passes
Defensive breakups
Quarterback pressure
An interception
Missed scoring opportunities

This was one of the clearest tactical stories from the game.

Turnovers and Ball Security

Detroit did not record a fumble.

Philadelphia had:

2 fumbles
0 fumbles lost
1 recovery

Philadelphia’s ball security was not perfect, but the Eagles avoided losing possession through those fumbles.

The interception battle was more significant.

Philadelphia recorded one interception through Cooper DeJean.

Detroit recorded none.

That gave Philadelphia the cleaner overall turnover result.

In a low-scoring NFL game, avoiding lost possessions is often more valuable than adding a few extra yards.

Special Teams Played a Major Role

Special teams were extremely important in a game where touchdowns were limited.

Jake Elliott’s perfect kicking performance

Jake Elliott finished with:

3 field goals made
3 field goals attempted
100% accuracy
Long field goal of 49 yards
1 extra point made
10 total points

Elliott personally scored 10 of Philadelphia’s 16 points.

That means he accounted for 62.5% of the Eagles’ total scoring.

His performance was one of the most valuable contributions of the game.

Without Elliott’s reliability, the outcome could have been very different.

Jake Bates’ performance for Detroit

Jake Bates recorded:

1 field goal made
1 field goal attempted
100% accuracy
Long field goal of 54 yards
0 extra points made on 1 attempt
3 total points

The missed extra point was costly because every point mattered in such a tight contest.

Bates did successfully convert a long 54-yard field goal, demonstrating his range.

However, Detroit needed greater scoring efficiency across the entire game.

Punting and Field Position

Detroit punter Jack Fox recorded:

4 punts
169 yards
42.3-yard average
0 touchbacks
2 punts inside the 20
Long punt of 55 yards

Philadelphia punter Braden Mann recorded:

7 punts
289 yards
41.3-yard average
0 touchbacks
4 punts inside the 20
Long punt of 48 yards

Mann punted seven times, showing that Philadelphia’s offense also experienced its share of stalled drives.

However, four punts landed inside the 20.

That helped Philadelphia create difficult field-position situations for Detroit.

Fox also performed well with two punts inside the 20.

The difference was that Philadelphia converted enough of its scoring opportunities to protect its defensive effort.

Return Game Stats

Kalif Raymond led Detroit’s kick returns with:

2 returns
36 yards
18-yard average
Long return of 21 yards

Detroit recorded three kick returns for:

62 yards
20.7-yard average
Long return of 26 yards

Raymond also handled punt returns:

3 returns
3 yards
1-yard average
Long return of 4 yards

For Philadelphia, Xavier Gipson recorded:

Kick returns

1 return
22 yards
22-yard average

Punt returns

1 return
0 yards

Neither team generated a major game-changing return touchdown, but special teams contributed to the overall field-position battle.

The Biggest Difference Between the Two Teams

The final score was only 16-9, but the statistical contrast was fascinating.

Detroit had:

More passing yards
More explosive receiving plays
The only passing touchdown
More total tackles

Philadelphia had:

More rushing yards
Almost twice as many rushing attempts
The only interception
More sacks
More quarterback hits
More passes defended
A rushing touchdown
10 points from its kicker

The Eagles were better in the areas that often decide defensive games.

They controlled the running workload.

They disrupted the passing game.

They created the game’s only interception.

They converted field-goal opportunities.

Detroit had more explosive moments, but Philadelphia was more effective at controlling the overall structure of the game.

Key Takeaways From the Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats

1. Detroit’s passing yardage did not translate into enough points

The Lions passed for 255 yards but scored only nine points.

That gap shows why offensive efficiency matters more than raw yardage.

2. Jahmyr Gibbs was Detroit’s biggest playmaker

Gibbs produced 107 receiving yards while also leading the Lions in rushing attempts.

His versatility was one of Detroit’s strongest offensive positives.

3. Jameson Williams provided explosive production

Williams averaged 22 yards per reception and scored Detroit’s only offensive touchdown.

4. Philadelphia controlled the game on the ground

The Eagles rushed 40 times for 148 yards.

That volume helped Philadelphia manage the game and limit Detroit’s opportunities.

5. Jalen Hurts made an important scoring contribution

Hurts did not throw a touchdown, but his rushing touchdown was crucial.

6. Philadelphia’s defense consistently disrupted Detroit

The Eagles recorded 10 passes defended, seven quarterback hits, two sacks, and one interception.

Those numbers explain why Detroit struggled despite producing several explosive plays.

7. Jake Elliott was one of Philadelphia’s most valuable players

Elliott scored 10 of Philadelphia’s 16 points.

In a low-scoring game, that reliability was essential.

What This Game Teaches About Reading Player Statistics

One of the most useful lessons from this matchup is that a box score should never be read by looking at only one category.

For example:

Detroit had more passing yards.

But Philadelphia won.

Why?

Because football is a combination of many connected factors.

Passing efficiency

Detroit gained more yards but completed fewer passes consistently.

Rushing volume

Philadelphia ran the football 40 times compared with Detroit’s 21.

Turnovers

Philadelphia created the game’s only interception.

Defensive disruption

The Eagles recorded 10 passes defended and seven quarterback hits.

Scoring efficiency

Jake Elliott converted every field goal attempt.

These details explain the final score better than passing yardage alone.

That is why experienced football analysis should always examine the relationship between individual statistics and game context.

Complete Offensive Leaders

Detroit Lions

Passing: Jared Goff, 255 yards, 1 touchdown

Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs, 39 yards

Receiving: Jahmyr Gibbs, 107 yards

Philadelphia Eagles

Passing: Jalen Hurts, 135 yards

Rushing: Saquon Barkley, 83 yards

Receiving: A.J. Brown, 49 yards

Defensive tackle leader: Zack Baun, 7 total tackles

Interception leader: Cooper DeJean, 1 interception

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles game?

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions by a final score of 16-9 on November 17, 2025.

Who had the most passing yards in the game?

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff had the most passing yards with 255 yards and one touchdown.

Who was Detroit’s leading receiver?

Jahmyr Gibbs led Detroit with five receptions for 107 yards.

Who led the Eagles in rushing?

Saquon Barkley led Philadelphia with 83 rushing yards on 26 carries.

Who scored the only touchdown for Philadelphia?

Jalen Hurts scored Philadelphia’s only touchdown on a rushing play.

Who recorded the interception in the game?

Philadelphia defensive back Cooper DeJean recorded the game’s only interception and returned it for 21 yards.

Conclusion

The Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats reveal a game that was far more complex than the 16-9 final score suggests.

Detroit produced more passing yards and several explosive offensive plays. Jared Goff threw for 255 yards, Jahmyr Gibbs delivered 107 receiving yards, and Jameson Williams scored the Lions’ only offensive touchdown.

Philadelphia, however, won the areas that mattered most.

The Eagles ran the football 40 times, generated consistent defensive pressure, defended 10 passes, recorded the game’s only interception, and received a perfect 10-point kicking performance from Jake Elliott.

The result was a strong example of how football games can be decided by efficiency rather than raw yardage. Detroit created big plays, but Philadelphia controlled possessions, protected important moments, and converted opportunities into points.

For anyone studying NFL player performances, this matchup provides a clear reminder that the best statistical analysis always goes beyond one number and examines how every phase of the game contributed to the final result.