The Detroit Lions walked off the field on Sunday night looking nothing like the confident, fiery team fans have come to expect — and now, major questions are being pointed straight at head coach Dan Campbell. After a rough, mistake-filled performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, the spotlight is squarely on Campbell’s decisions, strategy, and overall game management.
Detroit struggled in all phases, but what’s raising eyebrows is how the team seemed unprepared for Philadelphia’s physical style. From stalled offensive drives to questionable fourth-down calls, fans are wondering whether Campbell trusted the wrong matchups or simply got outcoached by a more disciplined opponent.
The defense fought hard but was put in bad positions repeatedly, and the offense never found a rhythm. The loss wasn’t just about execution — it exposed deeper issues in game-planning and in-game adjustments. Campbell’s aggressiveness, a trait normally praised, suddenly became a talking point for all the wrong reasons.
Now, with the schedule only getting tougher, the Lions must regroup quickly. Campbell still has the locker room behind him, but this loss has opened the door for criticism that wasn’t there before. Detroit fans can handle a bad game — but they want accountability, improvement, and answers from the man leading the charge.
More than anything, this week will reveal how Campbell responds when the heat is on.
After Embarrassing Loss, Lions Fans Now Question Dan Campbell’s Approach
