Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Believes Loss To Panthers Was A “Good Thing”
Going into Week 16, the Lions were in a strong position in the NFC playoff race thanks to a three-game winning streak, but Lions chances of making the playoffs were severely damaged in Carolina.
The Panthers’ victory strengthened their bid to win the division, while the Lions now need victories and support from others if they want to play an additional 18 games this season. That situation would make any loss terrible, but Carolina’s 37-23 victory gained 570 yards overall and 320 yards on the ground, making it much more heartbreaking.
Lions HC Dan Campbell said the team “plans” to get Jameson Williams more targets in the last two weeks of the regular season.
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Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Believes Loss To Panthers Was A “Good Thing”
Yet, the man responsible for running the team offered an outstanding spin zone. Campbell told the media the following when analyzing the loss, according to The Detroit News:
“Look, I’m just going to say this again, it stings. It’s awful. But man, it’s the best thing that could happen to us because I think no matter who you are, in whatever you do, some of your best work is when you get your face kicked in. I do know, man, when your back is against the wall and you get trodded on and everything is at its worst, either you stay down there, or you get up, and you come back motivated and upset with calculated energy and aggression, and man, you go. And there is a purpose. So I think this is the best thing for us.”
This weekend’s matchup against a 3-12 Bears club should help the Lions live up to Campbell’s prediction that they can bounce back with a victory, but last Saturday’s outcome means they’ll need a sustained rally to reach their goals for the season.
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