NFL Panic Meter: Eagles offense, Lions defense are big problems for 2 marquee NFC teams

Key Points:

• Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions, once NFC powerhouses, are struggling early in the NFL season due to injuries and personnel issues; the Eagles' offense is underperforming without key players, while the Lions' defense is notably poor.
• The Eagles have lost important skill-position players like Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith to injuries, contributing to their inability to sustain drives and maintain leads; quarterback Jalen Hurts faces criticism but remains the starter amid a weak backup situation.
• The Lions rank last in the NFL in yards and points allowed per game, with defensive injuries and personnel losses severely weakening their secondary; head coach Dan Campbell acknowledges the defensive struggles but insists on improving with the current roster.
• The Denver Broncos' offense is underperforming with only 13 first-half points through four games, leading to questions about play-calling under Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb despite a 2-2 record against strong opponents.
• Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle sprain and may miss multiple games, raising concerns about the team's performance in his absence and potential lingering effects similar to last season's hamstring injury.