Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell was happy with his defense’s performance in the team’s loss to the Eagles, but believed the offense could have done better in making plays on fourth down. “Defense I thought really, really played their tails off,” Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. “I thought they showed up, played championship-style defense.” “We gotta be better — … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return
Lions HC Dan Campbell announced that TE Sam LaPorta underwent surgery on his back, and the chances of him returning to play this season are “very, very slim,” per Dave Birkett. Detroit wound up placing LaPorta on injured reserve last week. If Campbell’s statement has an indication, it appears that the tight end’s season is done, LaPorta, 24, was named first-team All-Big Ten … [Read more...] about Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return
Buying Or Selling 2025 Playoff Contenders
We’re through Week 11 of the NFL season and the playoff race is just heating up. As many as 21 teams can claim to be “in the hunt,” and no teams have been officially eliminated yet. Things are bound to get much crazier in the coming weeks. As we approach clinching season, now is a good time to examine the field and make some projections. Today, I’m buying and selling playoff … [Read more...] about Buying Or Selling 2025 Playoff Contenders
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Kevin O’Connell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OC John Morton said he fully supports HC Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties and said he’s willing to do anything for the team to win. “I’m not going to say exactly how it went down because that’s private, but I fully support it,” Morton said, via PFT. “I’ve been doing this for a while, I’ve been with head coaches who are offensive guys, play callers, so … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Kevin O’Connell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Commanders, Lions, Packers
Commanders Commanders LB Ale Kaho was fined $46,371 for unnecessary roughness for use of the helmet, and DT Javon Kinlaw was fined $28,555 for unsportsmanlike conduct for contact with an official. Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell believes QB Jared Goff is playing the best football of his career and continues to get better each season. “I just feel like he’s gotten better every … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Commanders, Lions, Packers