The Detroit Lions got the win they needed — but not the one Dan Campbell wanted. After falling behind early to the New York Giants and needing a big fourth-quarter surge to escape with the victory, Campbell came to the podium with the same energy he coaches with: raw, direct, and brutally honest.
Campbell didn’t pretend the performance was acceptable. He made it clear the Lions dug themselves into a hole with sloppy execution, missed opportunities, and a lack of urgency early on. But while he didn’t shy away from the problems, he also praised the heart of his team, highlighting the resiliency and fight that allowed Detroit to claw back and finish the job when it mattered most.
In Campbell’s words, the Lions are far from where they want to be — but nowhere near done. A win is a win, but this one sends a message. Detroit must tighten up, stop playing from behind, and bring playoff-caliber football for all four quarters. With the NFC standings tightening, the Lions can’t afford to keep living off late-game heroics.
Sunday showed the flaws… but it also showed the fire. And Campbell made it clear: Detroit has no intention of letting this become their identity.
“We Gotta Be Better”: Dan Campbell Gets Real After Lions’ Nervy Comeback Win
