Detroit Lions Notes

Lions notes: A few experts are picking Detroit to upset the Eagles

The odds look daunting, but a few analysts think the Lions have a good shot on Sunday.

By Jeremy Reisman@DetroitOnLion Oct 7, 2016, 12:00pm EDT

Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions

We may not think the Detroit Lions have much of a chance on Sunday, but a few experts are picking the Lions to upset the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday:

Sorry, Falcons, Cowboys, Eagles and Texans. The picks are in from @wilner88:https://t.co/hHsadWsAQo pic.twitter.com/C17GfexMnH
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) October 6, 2016

.@PFF_Steve's bold prediction for the week?

"I'm calling the Lions over the Eagles." https://t.co/gZjiuaGk82
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 6, 2016

Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter believes that Golden Tate is due for a huge game on Sunday.

On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin belives rookie safety Miles Killebrew will continue to see his role grow as the season progresses:

#Lions DC Teryl Austin said he expects to build on safety Miles' Killebrew's role moving forward.
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) October 6, 2016

If the Lions wanted to bring back linebacker Josh Bynes, they could do so much sooner than originally believed:

Tracked down an injury settlement number for Josh Bynes. Looks like the Lions could re-sign the LB after Week 6, if there's interest.
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) October 6, 2016

The Lions may have wasted a second-round pick on quarterback Drew Stanton, but he was arguably the best quarterback in that draft class:

#Lions know how to draft QBs: pic.twitter.com/NfXVepGeCC
— Pride Of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) October 7, 2016

Tate believes the his four-game slump is all in his own head.

The Lions are bringing out the A-Team for captains this week:

Captains: Matthew Stafford, Glover Quin, Don Muhlbach
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) October 7, 2016