Dateline: Dec. 8, 2013, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Five years ago today, one of the most memorable Lions games of the 21st century took place. A pair of 7-5 teams jockeying for NFC playoff position met in Philadelphia. The Lions and Eagles faced off against each other…and the snow.
Oh how it snowed!
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- Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Lions 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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- Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Lions kicker David Akers (2) gets his extra point blocked against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
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- Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) scores a two point conversion during the second quarter action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
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- PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 8: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions attempts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 8, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated Lions 34-20. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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- PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 8: A member of the grounds crew uses a blower to clear the yard lines during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field on December 8, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Lions 34-20. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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- Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs with the ball after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter action at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
The Lions surged out to an early lead thanks to Jeremy Ross returning a punt and a kick for touchdowns, as well as a strong early TD run from Joique Bell. Unfortunately, the Lions defense could not stop LeSean McCoy, Chris Polk and Nick Foles in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia scored TDs on its final five drives, rushing for over 200 yards after halftime. Seven Lions fumbles, three of which the Eagles recovered, slowed things down for Detroit.
The Eagles rallied for a 34-20 win over Jim Schwartz’s Lions, who would subsequently lose the rest of their games and see Schwartz fired.
NFL.com still shows the highlight reel. Enjoy the snow!
