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The Eagles’ deep ball problem will get tested against the Lions’ offense

The Philadelphia Eagles’ defense has a deep ball problem. Whether it’s being burned by Terry McLaurin in Week 1, or by Calvin Ridley in Week 2, or all the issues they had against go and post routes in 2018, it doesn’t seem to be going away. It’s a significant problem with Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions coming to town on Sunday.

Why? Well, I’ll lead off with some thoughts on the Lions passing attack under new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.