After a well-timed bye week, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stood before the media and made one thing abundantly clear: the Lions are not just looking to maintain — they’re looking to dominate. With a 5-2 record entering the stretch run, Campbell isn’t satisfied with good enough.
He admitted the team “hasn’t played our best football yet,” and stressed that now is the time to bring the heat. The bye week gave Detroit the chance to not only rest and recover but to reset mentally and focus on sharpening their identity across all phases of the game. Campbell’s message: the bar has been raised.
One of the key areas of concern? Third-down performance. Campbell didn’t sugarcoat it: “We’re not good enough right now on third down.” That’s an admission that despite the wins, the Lions know exactly where the margin for improvement lies—and they’re ready to act on it.
For Lions fans and opponents alike, the takeaway is simple. Detroit isn’t just riding momentum out of the bye week — they’re launching the next phase. With Campbell setting the tone, this team is promising tighter execution, fewer mistakes, and a deeper sense of urgency. The NFL has been officially put on notice.
Dan Campbell Sends a Warning Shot: Lions Aim to Be Unstoppable after Bye Week
