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 well and I thought we played with a lot of intensity and tempo and set the tone for the day and just really never stopped.” We played hungry 😤 pic.twitter.com/BmafEvgB5F — Detroit Lions September 24, 2023 Campbell’s ability to challenge his players to be the best versions of themselves without losing an ear in the process is one of his best attributes as a coach. Robinson, a player the Lions scouted but ultimately didn’t draft when they had the chance, broke out last week with 124 rushing yards on 6.5 yards per carry. We gonna ride together, and shoot, everybody played for each other tonight.” So often in games a year ago, Detroit’s defense couldn’t be trusted like it was on Sunday.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3
1 year ago

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions turned an early rout into a nail-biter on Sunday, and not in the way Dan Campbell wanted. “There’s nothing easy about these wins, but we found a way.” WHAT’S WORKING Tight end Sam LaPorta had nine catches for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. He only threw for 213 yards, but he didn’t …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

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 …

Jaguars ‘have to do better’ with a pass rush that looks pedestrian for a second straight year
1 year, 2 months ago

Jaguars ‘have to do better’ with a pass rush that looks pedestrian for a second straight year

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars coach Doug Pederson paused for roughly 15 seconds — it seemed like an eternity in a silent meeting room — before trying to explain Jacksonville’s lackluster pass rush against Houston. “It starts up front.” Two weeks after Josh Allen and Travon Walker combined for four sacks at Indianapolis — two of them because Allen ran Anthony …

Atlanta Falcons turn attention to defense after years of struggles
1 year, 6 months ago

Atlanta Falcons turn attention to defense after years of struggles

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With sweat pouring off his brow after a 90-minute minicamp practice, Calais Campbell is the face of a new swagger emulating from the Atlanta Falcons’ defense. “I feel like we’re built for dominance,” Campbell said. “But I’m excited for what’s to come.” During a run of five straight losing seasons, it’s not very difficult to pinpoint the biggest …

Lions draft Brian Branch: DB with ‘dog mentality’ finds his perfect team match
1 year, 7 months ago

Lions draft Brian Branch: DB with ‘dog mentality’ finds his perfect team match

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions added a major piece for their defense Friday night — a move for the present and the future with the addition of Alabama defensive back Brian Branch. Branch projects as a building block for Detroit’s secondary — a versatile and talented defensive back who can …

How will reeling Bengals run defense handle top-ranked Falcons?
2 years, 2 months ago

How will reeling Bengals run defense handle top-ranked Falcons?

New York Times  

The phrase “next man up” is one of the most tired, leaned-on clichés in football, but Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader throws it aside like a rookie center out over his base. “It’s impossible.” Sunday’s 30-26 win in New Orleans was the third of a minimum four games without Reader — the heft and heartbeat of the run defense who …

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, …

Packers’ Campbell chief among ’21 breakout defensive stars
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ Campbell chief among ’21 breakout defensive stars

Associated Press  

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling stood together on the sideline last month at Cincinnati admiring the work of De’Vondre Campbell. The Packers’ new inside linebacker had nine tackles, broke up a pass and snared another that day, helping Green Bay edge the Bengals. Among them: DALLAS CORNERBACK TREVON DIGGS The Cowboys’ 2020 second-round draft choice …

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 …

Dan Campbell not taking moral victories from Lions defeat
3 years, 3 months ago

Dan Campbell not taking moral victories from Lions defeat

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell wasn’t thinking about moral victories. “We let it get away, and even though we gave ourselves a chance at the end, we’ve got a lot to fix.” New Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for only 92 yards in the first half and had an interception returned for a touchdown with 1:10 left in the second quarter. …

Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn
4 years, 2 months ago

Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Carolina Panthers have managed just fine without Christian McCaffrey. Teddy Bridgewater threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, Juston Burris made a huge interception in the end zone and Carolina held on Sunday for a 23-16 victory over the winless Falcons — the final blow to Quinn’s coaching tenure. “The first two weeks, we were just trying …

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