Dan Campbell Admits Lions Weren’t Prepared Post-Bye Week
Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged his team’s lack of preparation following their recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The game, which ended in a 27-24 defeat, was especially disappointing given the extra week his team had due to a bye.
Campbell Takes Responsibility
In his post-game remarks, Campbell accepted full responsibility for the team’s performance. “We did everything we needed to do to lose that game. We made every critical error to lose it,” he stated. The coach emphasized that the lack of readiness fell on him: “When you did not play well in all phases, that falls on the head coach. That’s me,” he said.
Game Performance Overview
Campbell expressed surprise at his team’s display, noting it was one of their worst showings in a significant time. “I thought we would play well, I really did. We looked rusty, we looked out of sync,” he commented. The team’s inconsistency in performance raised concerns about their preparations.
Current Season Outlook
The Lions currently hold a 5-3 record, having already lost more games this season than in the entire previous year. Despite this setback, Campbell remains optimistic about the future. “I’ve got to clean some stuff up, and we will,” he assured fans.
- Current Record: 5-3
- Recent Loss: 27-24 against the Minnesota Vikings
- Campbell’s Assessment: Team lacked preparation post-bye
- Season Performance: More losses than the previous season
As the season progresses, the Lions need to regroup and focus on minimizing critical errors to improve their trajectory. Campbell’s commitment to enhancing the team’s performance will be crucial in the upcoming matches.
