For the first time in over a month, the Detroit Lions looked like playoff contenders. The offense was firing on all cylinders, the defense made plays, and the special teams looked smooth to the point that no one is talking about them.
Coach Dan Campbell challenged his team after the loss to the Bears last week. Coaches and players alike knew they had to come out on a national stage and make an impact, and they did. You look around the NFL, and coaches deliver messages every week, but teams don’t always hear them. This team proved they listen to and respect Campbell.
In a 42-17 win there will be a lot of studs and not a lot of duds. After weeks of focusing on the bad, the time is now to sing the praises of this team.
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