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Dan Campbell Will Call Plays Again After Lions' 44-Point Outburst

John Morton publicly backs the shift, emphasizing he still handles week-to-week preparation.

Overview

  • Campbell assumed play-calling in Week 10 and Detroit posted 546 yards, 30 first downs and 44 points while scoring on eight straight drives against Washington.
  • The offense featured more under-center snaps, heavier motion, a season-high 51.4% play-action rate and a balanced usage of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
  • Morton said he is "fully supportive," noting the only change is who makes game-day calls and that he remains focused on the passing game and weekly planning.
  • Campbell indicated the arrangement could be temporary, saying Morton may reclaim play-calling at some point.
  • Players signaled buy-in, with Amon-Ra St. Brown saying Morton has "been the same dude," and Campbell is set to call plays again at Philadelphia.