Eric Woodyard
ESPN
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DETROIT — Following the Detroit Lion’s seventh consecutive loss on Thanksgiving Day, head coach Dan Campbell took full responsibility, absolving the team despite their disappointing performance. Campbell emphasized that panic was not an option at this stage, expressing confidence in the team’s potential. “We’ve got the right guys here. We know how to play, we’ve got to clean some things up and we’ll have six to go when we get back. And the fight’s on,” he stated. Acknowledging the impending challenges, Campbell emphasized the team’s readiness to face adversity head on.
Despite their recent losses, the 8-3 Lions have managed to secure some wins, including a comeback 31-26 victory against the Chicago Bears and a nail-biting 41-38 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, the Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers proved to be overwhelming, as the Lions struggled to recover from a 17-point deficit in the first half. Quarterback Jared Goff, who experienced a lull in performance, owned up to the team’s shortcomings, particularly citing the high number of turnovers in recent games.
With six games left in the regular-season schedule, the Lions are determined to bounce back and maintain their standing atop the NFC North. Despite the setbacks, linebacker Derrick Barnes echoed the team’s commitment to their identity and resilience. “We know the outside noise doesn’t matter to us, we’re going to come back next week and go to work,” Barnes emphasized.
