The bye week is finally over, and the Detroit Lions are back on the road. Awaiting them are the Philadelphia Eagles, a tough NFC East opponent. The Eagles have had problems of their own early this season with turnovers, but are still a respectable 3-2. For the Lions to gain back some momentum and dignity, they'll have to play much better in a tough road environment, if not win. Here's five things to watch as the Lions try to rebound and get their season back on the right track. 1. Will Detroit's Defense Find A Big Play? This year, the Lions haven't been able to intercept a single pass. They haven't gotten to the quarterback and forced a big mistake, such as a fumble or a sack for a touchdown return. This week, they play the Eagles and Michael Vick, who have combined to put a staggering eight fumbles on the ground thus far in 2012. If the Lions are to get a road win, they will need to find a way to make a few impact plays on defense. These will help them shift m...
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DeSean Jackson,
Mikel Leshoure,
Jim Schwartz
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
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