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Dan Campbell Takes Over Lions Play-Calling, Offense Explodes in 44-22 Win

Campbell presents the move as a collaborative adjustment with OC John Morton.

Overview

  • Campbell assumed play-calling for Week 10 after meeting with John Morton the Monday following Detroit's Week 9 loss to Minnesota.
  • Detroit posted 546 total yards, 226 rushing yards and scored on every possession except the closing kneel, improving to 6-3.
  • Jared Goff went 25-of-33 for 320 yards and three touchdowns, Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 172 yards with three scores, and Jameson Williams had six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown.
  • Campbell said he took input from Morton and other assistants throughout the game and praised Morton’s continued role, particularly in the passing attack.
  • It remains unclear if Campbell will keep the role long term, though there is precedent from his 2021 midseason takeover, and Detroit visits Philadelphia next.