Dan Campbell is not surprised about the reaction to the Lions loss to the Vikings, even though Detroit is 5-3 this season. "It's good to be a little bit of an afterthought again," he said. He told the team before the season that a 15-2 record last year means losses are looked at differently.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is preparing his team for an NFC Divisional Round rematch against the Washington Commanders. While talking on Wednesday (Nov. 5), Campbell gave a glimpse into why the organization didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline.

The Lions were never credibly linked in any trade rumors beyond "Player X would fit nicely in Detroit" hypotheticals, and Campbell had previously stated that he didn't expect the Lions to make any moves. "It was certainly more intriguing but it was not good enough. So, all good."

Before Detroit, Campbell’s first shot as a head coach showed the fire, leadership, and culture that would later define the Lions.

On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions allowed 11 quarterback hits, the most they’ve allowed in a single game since Week 17 of the 2023 season. On Monday, Lions coach Dan Campbell admitted there was a flaw in their protection plan that they were slow to adjust to.