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Report: Dan Campbell to Call Lions’ Offensive Plays for the Rest of the Season

A new report points to a full-season switch following a midseason scoring slump.

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field on October 08, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Head coach Dan Campbell during a game against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 15, 2024 in Detroit.
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Overview

  • ClutchPoints, citing The 33rd Team, reports Campbell told Jay Glazer he will handle play-calling for the remainder of the year.
  • Campbell first assumed on-field play-calling on Nov. 3, and Detroit responded with a 44-22 win over Washington featuring 546 total yards and 8.0 yards per play.
  • Earlier this month, Campbell characterized the handoff as a short-term changeup, with offensive coordinator John Morton still feeding him defensive tendencies and other input.
  • The move followed a slide after a blazing start, with Detroit dropping from 34.8 points per game over the first five contests and logging 20 three-and-outs in eight games.
  • Morton is in his first season as Lions offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson departed to coach the Bears, a transition that placed added scrutiny on Detroit’s offensive rhythm.