Coach Dan Campbell of the Lions claims to have numerous receipts. After his major victory, he isn’t ready to show them.
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions goes onto the field before their NFL wild-card playoff football matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, head coach of the Detroit Lions Dan Campbell challenges a call during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. (Duane Burleson/AP Photo)
The Detroit Lions, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, defeated the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL wild-card playoff football game. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) walk off the field. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, fans of the Detroit Lions celebrate as their team defeats the Los Angeles Rams. (Duane Burleson/AP Photo)
The throw intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) was deflected by Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) leaves the field. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) of the Los Angeles Rams is prevented from grabbing the ball in the endzone by Detroit Lions defender C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2). (Duane Burleson/AP Photo)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions, quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams goes down to the ground. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, fans of the Detroit Lions celebrated a touchdown by running back David Montgomery. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP)
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit, quarterback Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions tosses the ball during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football match versus the Los Angeles Rams. (Duane Burleson/AP Photo)
Michigan’s Allen Park (AP) Dan Campbell possesses invoices. Simply put, he’s not yet ready to give them up.The Detroit Lions coach stated on Monday, one day after leading his team to their first playoff victory in thirty-two years against the Los Angeles Rams, There will be a time and place for it.
The NFC’s No. 2 seed, Detroit, will play home to two playoff games in one postseason for the first time in team history when they play the winner of Monday night’s Philadelphia-Tampa Bay game in the divisional round next Sunday.
Almost three years ago, when the Lions offered Campbell his first opportunity to lead an NFL team on a full-time basis, some people made fun of him for saying that his team would bite a kneecap off and kick opponents in the mouth.
More jokes were directed at Campbell after his 1-6 record in 2022, which came after his three-win rookie season.He’s no longer being made fun of by anyone.
One of the four teams without a Super Bowl appearance, he has assisted in revitalizing a long-struggled organization.
The Lions won a division title, which allowed them to play a playoff game at home for the first time in thirty years. This was only their second playoff victory since winning the NFL championship in 1957.
A new deal between Raheem Mostert and the Dolphins keeps him in Miami through 2025.It felt nice to deliver that, and I know it’s been a long time coming, but we’re not done, Campbell remarked.
SUCCESSFUL
Since the team was a dominant force in the NFL in the 1950s, Jared Goff has emerged as the quarterback the organization has been yearning for.
Early and frequently, Ford Field supporters yelled, Jar-ed Goff! Jar-ed Goff! to indicate that Goff was their favorite quarterback on the field, which he shared with Matthew Stafford of the Rams, who had asked Detroit to trade him three years prior.
Halfway through the second quarter, Goff converted a fourth down with a 2-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, giving the Lions a 21-10 lead. Goff completed his first 10 passes.
He became the fifth person in NFL history to throw for at least 275 yards and complete at least 80% of his passes in a postseason game after finishing 22 of 27 for 277 yards. Goff accomplished this feat against the team that acquired Stafford in exchange for two first-round choices and Goff.
After the game, Campbell informed Jared Goff in the locker room, You’re good enough for Detroit.
WHAT REQUIRES ASSISTANCE
In the second quarter of their game against the Rams, the Lions allowed touchdown passes of 50 and 38 yards. Campbell stated, There, we can be better.
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Following practice on Friday and Saturday, it is anticipated that defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would interview with a few teams.
Those are deserving contenders, Campbell declared. They should both be at the top of everyone’s list, but this year is special in that there are a lot of opportunities available.
They should all speak to them for the same reason that they all want to. However, that stresses us and them out. They’ll utilize it to the fullest and perform their best, as they ought to, and then they’ll be ready for us to prepare for the next game.
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defensive back With just two tackles, Cam Sutton was one of the secondary defenders who found it difficult to stop Stafford when he was passing the ball.
INDICATES OF INJURIES
Regarding the shoulder injury that linebacker Alex Anzalone sustained on Sunday night, Campbell did not appear concerned. One week following his injury, return specialist and receiver Kalif Raymond was sidelined against the Rams due to a knee ailment.
