Head coach Dan Campbell assumed play-calling duties in the Detroit Lions’ Week 10 road game against the Washington Commanders, which did the trick. In Detroit’s 44-22 victory over Washington on Sunday, Campbell’s aggressive play calling helped its offense generate a season-high 546 yards. In their three previous games with offensive coordinator John Morton calling plays, the Lions failed to eclipse 379 yards or more and score more than 24 points. With that in mind, it would be understandable if Campbell wanted to call plays for the rest of the season. However, he hinted that the change may not be permanent. “Look, don’t forget [former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson] — I called whatever that was eight or nine games. I don’t remember what it was in 2021, while he helped me, but he watched, he learned, you know, saw how I wanted to run it, what I was looking for, and then it evolved from there,” Campbell told the media Monday. “And you know by the middle of 2022, I didn’t have to say a word. That’s kind ofRead More
Will Lions HC Dan Campbell continue to call plays after 44-point eruption vs. Commanders?
