It didn’t take long after their Week 10 embarrassment for the Washington Commanders to start borrowing ideas from the Detroit Lions. Following Detroit’s dominant win, the Commanders appear to be taking notes — and even making adjustments that look eerily similar to Dan Campbell’s system.
Reports suggest Washington’s coaching staff has begun reworking parts of their offensive approach and locker room culture, emphasizing toughness, accountability, and energy — all trademarks of the Lions’ rise under Campbell.
The irony isn’t lost on fans. Just days ago, the Lions completely dismantled the Commanders in every phase of the game, showing the gap between a confident, cohesive contender and a team still searching for identity. Now, instead of brushing it off, the Commanders are reportedly studying how Detroit turned its reputation around — from years of frustration to becoming one of the NFC’s most disciplined and feared squads.
Dan Campbell’s influence seems to be spreading across the league, and if imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, the Lions are clearly doing something right. Detroit has become a blueprint for grit, player development, and belief — the exact qualities the Commanders wish they had last Sunday.
Embarrassed Commanders Now Trying to Be Like the Lions After Week 10 Beatdown
