The Detroit Lions’ Week 1 bid for a comeback fell just short, losing 38-35 to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions started the game out on a very positive note, storming down the field for the early lead, but things turned sour quickly and they fought from behind most of the game.
Here are the five most deserving candidates for Lions Week 1 game ball.
D’Andre Swift, RB
Stat line: 15 rushes, 144 yards, 9.6 yards per carry, 1 rushing touchdown
3 receptions, 31 receiving yards, 10.3 yards per catch
The Lions ran 69 offensive plays against the Eagles and Swift was on the field for 47 of them.