Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions' 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Ford Field.
First down
After opening the game with an impressive nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, which included 77 yards on the ground — a couple of false start penalties make that math work — the Lions went into a concerning lull their next four possessions. That included three three-and-outs and a turnover on the second play of the fourth possession.