Eagles Lions

Well, opening day could not have gone worse for Andy Reid and Kevin Kolb. 

Kolb looked terrible and failed to move the offense before getting hurt. Mike Vick came in and did move the offense. Worse, Kolb is out this week and won't get a chance to shine against probably the worst team the Eagles will play all season. If Vick has as good of a game as he is capable of, it further sets Kolb up for a big fall in a possible defeat against the Jaguars. It's entirely conceivable the Eagles will be facing a full blown QB controversy when former franchise QB Donovan McNabb comes to town on October 3rd. It will be very interesting to see what kind of reception he gets depending on how the next two weeks play out.

In any case, the Lions are improved and the Eagles caught a break in not having to face an injured Matthew Stafford and instead getting to defend Shaun Hill! This might have been a tougher game but early in the season and without their starting QB, the Eagles should win handily. The 6 point spread seems about right. If the Eagles do lose, look out...it's going to be a long season.

Eagles 27

Lions 13