Overview
- At 8-7, Detroit must win at Minnesota on Dec. 25 and at Chicago, and needs Green Bay to drop its final two games to stay alive.
- Following a 29-24 loss to the Steelers, Campbell told players to “move forward” and zero in on the short-week preparation.
- Campbell accepted responsibility for the team’s missing identity and prioritized regaining control of the run game.
- Over the past two games, the Lions have rushed for 85 yards while allowing 389 and five rushing touchdowns.
- Rookie center Kingsley Eguakun’s first start was described as “very encouraging” as Detroit prepares for a Vikings defense that blitzed heavily and produced five sacks in the first meeting.