We’re about 48 hours from the start of the 2022 NFL regular season, as the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Detroit to take on an ascending Lions team featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ this summer.
The Eagles retooled defense will challenge Detroit’s offense as quarterback Jared Goff looks to prove that he can lead the organization through a rebuild.
On defense, rookie pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson will look to elevate the Lions’ pass rush and get after quarterback Jalen Hurts.
With the season opener fast approaching, here are five matchups to watch on defense.