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Lions Falter 27–13 in Opener as Campbell Urges Back-to-Basics Reset

A 46-yard rushing output with no sacks underscored breakdowns Campbell frames as fixable fundamentals.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to staff at the end of the joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at the Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Thursday, Aug. 14 2025.
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Overview

  • Detroit opened 2025 with a 27-13 loss to Green Bay, scoring its lone touchdown with 55 seconds remaining.
  • The ground game managed 46 yards on 22 carries (2.1 per attempt), removing the play-action element central to recent success.
  • Detroit generated no sacks and only two hits on Jordan Love, while Jared Goff threw for 225 yards and was sacked four times.
  • Dan Campbell said the issues were diagnosable and correctable and emphasized returning to core fundamentals under new coordinators.
  • Rookie Isaac TeSlaa made a one-handed TD catch on limited snaps, and CB Terrion Arnold left with a groin strain that Campbell does not view as serious.