Dan Campbell’s Aggressive Coaching Pays Off in Thrilling Lions Victory
The Detroit Lions kept things interesting on Thursday night, thanks to their head coach Dan Campbell’s aggressive approach. The Lions came out on top with a 34-31 walk-off victory over the Green Bay Packers.
The Lions took a 17-7 lead into halftime, but the Packers cut the deficit with their first drive out of the locker room. The Packers took a 21-17 lead after a touchdown by Josh Jacobs, but the Lions regrouped and regained a three-point lead thanks to a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Tim Patrick.
The Packers regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Lions were not done yet. Tim Patrick scored his second touchdown of the night to give the Lions a three-point lead, and the Packers tied the game with a field goal. The Lions got inside the 20-yard line, but Dan Campbell decided to go for it on 4th and inches, and the risk paid off. Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal to win the game.
The victory marks an 11-game winning streak for the Lions, the longest in team history. The win also puts the Lions back in the playoffs for a second consecutive year. Goff had a strong game, completing 32 of 41 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Jameson Williams led the way with 80 receiving yards, and Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 94 yards on the ground.