Overview
- Campbell called the quarterback‑assist sneak “the least of my concerns” and said as a “purist” he opposes banning it.
- He outlined a plan to emphasize technique and to avoid short‑yardage situations rather than drilling the play at full speed in practice.
- Television replays from the Eagles’ win over Green Bay showed apparent early movement on several attempts, fueling complaints about inconsistent enforcement.
- The offseason proposal to outlaw assisting the runner drew 22 votes—two short of the 24 needed—with Detroit among 10 teams that opposed a ban.
- Detroit (6-3) visits Philadelphia (7-2) on Sunday night in a game with NFC seeding stakes, with Campbell bracing for a hostile environment and both teams listing key starters on this week’s injury report.