Philadelphia Eagles versus Detroit Lions: 10 Storylines to watch

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before playing against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 15: Detroit Lions Head Football Coach Matt Patricia watches the action during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

5. How good is Matt Patricia really?

This one speaks for itself. In a league where the trend is to get the young offensive genius, the Lions hired the defensive-minded coach, Matt Patricia. Could his strategy shut down Pederson’s creativity? It sure didn’t work out that way in Super Bowl LII.

6. These skill players for the Lions are really good.

There’s something you need to know about Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay if you aren’t already familiar with the information. His teammates call him ‘Baby Tron’. Do you see where this is headed? The Eagles corners’ better eat their Wheaties on Sunday.

Danny Amendola starts on the other side. Every Eagles fan knows he’s no slouch either. Then, there’s the backfield duo of Kerryon Johnson and Ty Johnson. The Eagles have been pretty stout versus the run in their first two games.

They’ll be tested in that area all day on Sunday.

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