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Dan Campbell Takes Over Lions Play-Calling as Detroit Routs Commanders 44-22

He cast the move as a collaborative tweak after the Vikings loss, with his longer-term role still unsettled.

Overview

  • Campbell confirmed he handled offensive play-calls in Week 10, taking the reins from first-year coordinator John Morton for the game at Washington.
  • The Lions posted 546 total yards with a season-high 226 rushing, scored on eight straight drives and did not punt.
  • Explaining the switch as an effort to find better rhythm, Campbell stressed he took input from Morton and lauded him as “all team” and essential to the passing game.
  • Players backed the change, as Jared Goff went 25-of-33 for 320 yards, Jameson Williams had 119 yards and a touchdown, and the offensive line allowed no sacks.
  • Campbell previously assumed play-calling in 2021, and reporting suggests he may remain heavily involved as Detroit heads to Philadelphia, while the game also included ejections after a sideline altercation that drew differing accounts.