Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions Match Player Stats On Oct 09, 2016

The Sports Xchange
Oct 9, 2016

DETROIT -- Matt Prater kicked a 29-yard field goal with 1:28 remaining and the Detroit Lions rallied back after giving away a 14-point lead to edge the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles 24-23 on Sunday at Ford Field.

Prater's game-winner came after the Eagles' first turnover of the game. Matthew Stafford tossed three touchdown passes, two to Theo Riddick. Staffford was 19 of 25 for 180 yards.

Riddick rushed for 49 yards on 11 carries and caught six passes for 33 yards as the Lions (2-3) snapped a three-game losing streak. Cornerback Darius Slay forced the fumble that led to Detroit's go-ahead score and intercepted a Carson Wentz pass with 1:17 to clinch the victory.

Wentz's interception was the first of his career. He threw two touchdown passes and completed 25 of 33 attempts for 238 yards. Caleb Sturgis kicked three field goals for the Eagles (3-1).

Philadelphia scored on its first possession of the second half to pull within 21-17. Wentz hit Josh Huff over the middle with a 1-yard pass to complete the drive.

Stafford fumbled on Detroit's next possession and linebacker Nigel Bradham recovered at the Lions 16. The Eagles had to settle for Sturgis' 33-yard field goal.

Sturgis' 49-yard field goal, set up by a 20-yard reception by Jordan Matthews, put the Eagles on top 23-21 with 6:40 remaining.

The Eagles forced a punt but Detroit got the ball back when Darius Slay forced a Ryan Mathews fumble and defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker recovered at Philadelphia's 45.

Stafford's 27-yard, third-down pass to Golden Tate, plus an unnecessary roughness penalty, advanced Detroit to the 6-yard line. Prater kicked his game-winner after the Lions failed to punch it in.

Wentz's long pass attempt to Nelson Agholor was snatched away by Slay, ending all suspense.

The Lions led 21-10 at halftime.

The Eagles hadn't given up a passing touchdown during their first three games but allowed two in the first quarter alone. Detroit finished off its 11-play, 75-yard opening drive with Stafford's 1-yard toss to Riddick.

Stafford's 14-yard run, plus an unnecessary roughness penalty against Philadelphia on the play, set up the next score. He spun and found Riddick open on the left side, and Riddick followed his blockers into the end zone for the 17-yard touchdown.

Philadelphia answered with a 75-yard drive that Wentz finished off with a 1-yard pass to Ryan Mathews.

Another major penalty helped the Lions collect their next touchdown. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox grabbed the crown of Stafford's helmet and pulled it off as the quarterback was being sacked on a third-down play. Two plays later, Stafford found Jones in the back of the end zone to make it 21-7 with 3:08 left in the half.

Sturgis' 50-yard field goal just before halftime cut Detroit's lead to 11.

NOTES: Detroit DE Ziggy Ansah missed his third consecutive game with a high ankle sprain. LB DeAndre Levy (quad), TE Eric Ebron (ankle) and RB Dwayne Washington (ankle) were among the other notable inactives. ... The Eagles had all of their starters available. ... Lions WR Marvin Jones Jr. became the third player in franchise history to reach 500 receiving yard during the first five games. ... The Eagles won six of the last eight meetings despite Detroit's 45-14 win on Thanksgiving last season. ... The Lions allowed 18 touchdowns to opposing tight ends in their previous 20 games. ... Philadelphia plays three of its next four games against NFC East opponents on the road. Detroit continues a string of three straight home games against Los Angeles next Sunday.