7 takeaways from first half as Eagles lead Lions 24-14 in season opener

Seven takeaways from the first half as Philadelphia Eagles lead Detroit Lions 24-14 in the season opener

The Eagles starters played one total series the entire preseason and it showed early on as the team got off to a slow start against Detroit.

After falling behind 7-0, Philadelphia scored 21 straight points, including 12 in 69 seconds, to shock and awe Detroit at home.

Lions star running back D’Andre Swift narrowly missed rushing for 100-yards in the first half to keep Detroit close.

A.J. Brown exploded for almost 130-yards in the first half, including a 54-yard run and catch that put his entire package on display.

With the Birds comfortably ahead, here are seven takeaways from the first half.