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Lions' first-half observations: Defense on field too long as Eagles hold 24-14 lead

Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News offers his observations after the first half of the Lions game against the Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit.

Offense needs a tuneup

After racing 75 yards down the field in nine plays on its first possession, Detroit's offense badly needs a tune-up entering the second half.

The Lions on their next four possessions ran just 11 plays total, a trio of three-and-outs and a pick-6 for Jared Goff that put the Eagles up by two scores. Goff ended the second half 7-for-15 with 53 passing yards and the pick.