Overview

• Lions coach Dan Campbell declared, “We’re going to win this game,” and said the priority is mastering the offense’s “bread and butter” over gadget plays.
• Detroit’s Week 1 loss featured about 2.1 yards per carry and heavy pressure on Jared Goff, who called the operation “sloppy” and highlighted communication issues.
• Amon-Ra St. Brown said Lions fans will boo Johnson at Ford Field, adding an emotional edge to the coach’s first game against his former team.
• The Bears’ opener under Johnson included 12 penalties and a fourth-quarter collapse as Caleb Williams showed flashes but inconsistent accuracy, with plans to tighten cadence, use a silent count and lean more on the run.
• The NFC North game is Sunday at noon ET on FOX at Ford Field.