Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle
2 years, 2 months ago

Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell felt his offense needed to have a clean day. “If your offense scores 45 points, I think you have to win the game,” Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchison said. “Hats off to him — he’s a good corner,” Metcalf said, repeating the phrase he used earlier in the week. Being a competitor, I obviously want to win the one-on-one battles with him.” Campbell thinks Detroit’s defensive problems might have one underlying cause. “I think we lack confidence — that’s very clear to see,” he said.

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Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell’s gambles paid off. Detroit went for it on fourth down for a fifth time to set up Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Green Bay took advantage of the …

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell hopes to be happy on Thanksgiving for the first time in four years. You want to win this game and be able to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with your family and it’ll be my first time experiencing that here and I want to do that.” Caleb’s comfort Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was taken No. 1 …

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night
1 month, 1 week ago

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has seen a lot of things as an NFL player and coach. “That’s so tough for a defense, because they are out there keeping them out of the end zone and then we throw an interception two plays later and they are back on the field,” Campbell said. “How can you not love a cover corner …

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell strongly believes the Detroit Lions still have the strong defense they showed in the first three games of the season. We have to clean it up — we can’t survive 12 penalties every game — so we will keep working on our craft.” The Lions did have two takeaways, with Davis contributing a 49-yard fumble return …

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell isn’t one to let a franchise’s losing history — particularly one that predates his arrival — cloud his judgment or get in his head. But even Campbell couldn’t help but acknowledge the recent history between the Lions and a Seattle Seahawks franchise that’s managed to beat him three consecutive years. You get tired of …

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has a lot to be proud of, leading the Detroit Lions to success they had not enjoyed for generations. The Lions won the NFC North last season, their first division title in three decades, and earned two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title. “You get tired of …

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. On a Sunday filled with superlative performances by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the AFC championship game and a stellar comeback by Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers against the Lions in the NFC title game, Campbell’s fourth-down decisions stole the spotlight. Detroit Lions fans …

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think

New York Times  

Sunday night’s NFC Championship Game saw a historic comeback by the San Francisco 49ers as they rallied from a 17-point deficit against the Detroit Lions to punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell: 'I don't regret' fourth-down decisions However, let’s quickly discuss the two decisions …

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell has receipts. “There will be a time and place for that,” the Detroit Lions coach said Monday, a day after leading his team to a win over the Los Angeles Rams to give the franchise its first playoff win in 32 years. 2 seed, will host two playoff games in one postseason for the …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s. “Coming off the bye, you want to know you haven’t lost your mojo or if it is going to take a little bit to get it back,” Campbell …

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have already taken a big step forward. “We have left so much out there and we’ve still played well enough to get six wins, but we need to take it up another notch.” After spending the bye week studying the team, Campbell and his staff think they’ve found three significant areas of …

The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens
1 year, 1 month ago

The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have an extra day to prepare for the Las Vegas Raiders next Monday night. “You are hoping you have gotten enough fundamentals through camp, and you know what, we have got to get back to that — that’s where I can help these guys.” Campbell said last Wednesday’s decision to lighten practice might …

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell isn’t the type of coach to hype up one game on his team’s schedule. “It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to atmosphere.” WHAT’S WORKING The Lions held Atlanta to 183 yards of offense on Sunday, the lowest total of Campbell’s three seasons as coach and only the second time his team has …

Dan Campbell applies the pressure, and Lions’ defense responds vs. Falcons
1 year, 2 months ago

Dan Campbell applies the pressure, and Lions’ defense responds vs. Falcons

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring Lions vs Packers. DETROIT — Moments after his team’s win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell began his postgame comments by acknowledging he’s not always easy to work with. And I just thought that the game plan was great, I thought the guys executed it …

Coach Dan Campbell’s Lions are 1-0 with no asterisk required, and they look like a playoff contender
1 year, 3 months ago

Coach Dan Campbell’s Lions are 1-0 with no asterisk required, and they look like a playoff contender

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions can bask in the afterglow of one of their biggest wins in years before getting back to work. “It’s crucial,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday. “Not the same old Lions, the 1-0 Lions,” NBC’s Mike Tirico said during the broadcast. Tirico went on to mention Kansas City’s win over the defending champion New England Patriots several …

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell talked Monday about some of the positives he took out of his Detroit Lions’ 24-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Patriots scored a defensive touchdown and Dallas got short fields after five Lions turnovers, and Detroit’s defense kept them in the game. Injuries have forced Goff to play without his two biggest playmakers — …

Campbell’s road woes persist as Lions fall to Cowboys 24-6
2 years, 1 month ago

Campbell’s road woes persist as Lions fall to Cowboys 24-6

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dan Campbell threw his headset and stormed away from the goal line where Detroit running back Jamaal Williams had just lost a fumble with the Lions on the brink of taking a fourth-quarter lead. The Lions had five turnovers and didn’t get in the end zone for a second consecutive game, losing to the Dallas Cowboys 24-6 …

Lions looking for a fix for the team’s defensive woes
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions looking for a fix for the team’s defensive woes

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says there’s a recurring theme for his team’s defensive struggles this season. “We’re in this vicious cycle right now.” In Sunday’s 48-45 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Lions allowed 555 yards to a team that had scored a total of 47 points in its first three games. “I think …

Campbell frustrated by strategical error in Lions’ loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Campbell frustrated by strategical error in Lions’ loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell still hadn’t forgiven himself 24 hours later for the Detroit Lions’ 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. “I’d give him another shot to kick from there — he missed the first one, but he came back and made one later,” Campbell said. We’re losing a big cog in our machine.” KEY NUMBER 303 — The average …

Lions’ Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After reaping the rewards of an aggressive approach all afternoon, Detroit coach Dan Campbell stopped himself late in the game at Minnesota. Campbell made the cautious call to try a 54-yard field goal with the Lions leading by three points and the Vikings out of timeouts with 1:10 left, and he quickly regretted it. Mirroring the strategy by …

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell to take out of Sunday’s 28-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “That gives me motivation and driven anger to get things right and help these guys as much as I can.” Knowing the Lions’ young, banged-up secondary wasn’t going to be able to stop Matthew …

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions
3 years, 2 months ago

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell doesn’t like watching film when he’s angry. That’s generally all it is.” WHAT’S WORKING TE T.J. Hockenson has been the one offensive player able to give the Lions a chance to complete a pass for more than 6 or 6 yards. “Every game in the NFL is against a tough opponent, but he’s going to be …

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now
3 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t considering a change at quarterback. “I’m not putting all of this on Jared Goff, because this is a collective performance by our offense,” Campbell said after the Lions fell to 0-6 with a lopsided 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. “I don’t think defenses are doing anything special to take away our …

Lions’ Campbell can’t hide tears for latest last-second loss
3 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell can’t hide tears for latest last-second loss

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell has tried to soak the Detroit Lions in his signature blend of confidence and enthusiasm, a 6-foot-5 energy drink of a head coach who is determined to hoist one of the NFL’s most historically unsuccessful franchises onto his broad shoulders. For all the tough talk, like his introductory promise the Lions would “bite a kneecap off” …

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach
3 years, 4 months ago

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11 games into the season, which ended with double digits in losses for the third straight year. The offense simply couldn’t keep up with the porous defense in QB Matthew Stafford’s final year with the team, especially because standout WR Kenny Golladay …

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