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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith: Detroit Lions my surprise team to challenge Eagles in NFC

There are big expectations for the Detroit Lions this season. They are the NFC North favorite.

But should they be the pick as the surprise team to challenge the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC?

Stephen A. Smith said yes on ESPN's First Take show Wednesday.

"I will openly admit, it's just that prisoner of the moment because we saw how they ended last season, how they ruined Green Bay's aspirations of going to the postseason," Smith started.

"We saw Jared Goff throw 29 touchdowns, seven interceptions, completed about 65% of his passes, the team believes in him.