Niners Nation
Dan Campbell took over as the play-caller for the Detroit Lions last week in DC, and they put it on the Washington Commanders 44-22. But Jared Goff, fresh off throwing for 320 yards, won’t have the services of his safety blanket, Sam LaPorta.
On the flip side, the Philadelphia Eagles escaped Lambeau Field with a 10-7 victory last week. Jalen Hurts has gone two games in a row without throwing for 200 yards. It might be tough sledding once again. But if there’s an area where Hurts shines, it’s against man-to-man coverage. And that’s what Detroit runs.
Heading into tonight, these are the second and sixth-placed teams in the NFC. A Lions loss would put them behind the 49ers and outside of the playoff picture. Chicago’s win earlier propelled them to the top of the NFC North.
If we’re thinking in terms of the big picture and the best way for the 49ers to win the NFC, it’s without Dan Campbell’s team in it.
