By Moses Joshua 
Detroit’s fiery leader isn’t mincing words — the road to the playoffs runs straight through Green Bay, and the Lions are gearing up for battle.
Campbell’s Message: “Handle Your Business”
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is making sure no one in the locker room forgets who stands between them and NFC North supremacy. After the bye week, Campbell gathered his players and made it clear: it’s all about taking down the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers currently sit atop the division, tied for the fewest losses in the league. Their early-season victory over Detroit looms large, and Campbell knows the rematch could define the Lions’ playoff path. “I mentioned to the team yesterday, I just kind of put up where everything is stacking in the NFC right now,” Campbell said, per DetroitFootball.net. “It’s very competitive, especially at this point in the season for one conference. But all I stated was, ‘Hey, this is where we’re at, this is where these teams are at, and this thing’s about to shake out within the month of November.’”
Campbell’s message wasn’t about panic — it was about precision. The Lions have rebounded impressively since their Week 1 stumble at Lambeau Field, and their coach wants that momentum to carry through the second half of the year.
Eyes on the North
With the playoff picture tightening, Campbell knows there’s no room for distractions. He emphasized that everything starts within the division. “You’re going to start seeing the risers and fallers, and a lot of these teams are playing each other,” he continued. “We’re one of them. So, it really is just handle your business, man. And the bottom line is, find a way to win your division. We’ve got Minnesota coming in here, that’s number one, and then you worry about the next one after that.”
It’s a classic Campbell mantra — focus, fight, and finish. The Lions have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but consistency in divisional play will determine whether they’re contenders or pretenders.
The Rivalry Rekindled
Beating Chicago and Minnesota might be within reach, but conquering Green Bay is the real test. The Packers embarrassed Detroit 27-13 in the opener, a game that still stings in the Lions’ locker room. Since then, Jordan Love has played at an MVP level, and Micah Parsons has become a disruptive force on defense, giving the Packers one of the most balanced squads in the NFL.
But Campbell’s Lions thrive on adversity. Their coach’s defiant tone isn’t just talk — it’s a challenge to his players to rise above the standings, to make the NFC North theirs again.
As the season barrels into November, one thing is certain: the Lions’ war cry has been sounded, and Green Bay is squarely in their sights.