May 29, 2025
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has made a habit out of taking risks throughout games, and he doesnโ€™t plan on changing his ways.

 

When asked about his penchant for fourth-down gambles, Campbell told reporters, โ€œHereโ€™s what I would say, because I tell my family this, just wear a diaper before some of these games. Iโ€™ll give them an alert and say, โ€˜Put them on and be ready to roll.'โ€

 

Campbellโ€™s most recent gamble paid off in a big way. In Sundayโ€™s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the game was tied at 38 with 1:47 left when he went for it on fourth-and-2 from the Los Angeles 26-yard line instead of kicking a field goal, which wouldโ€™ve given the Chargers the chance to possess the ball and win or send the game to overtime.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed a six-yard pass to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, allowing Detroit to kneel three times before kicking the game-winning field goal as time expired to earn a 41-38 victory.

 

Overall, the Lions were 4-of-5 on fourth-down conversions in the game. The Chargers were just as aggressive, converting all three of their fourth-down attempts. Detroit players appreciated their coachโ€™s willingness to take risks.

โ€œIโ€™m sure in his head he didnโ€™t want to give Justin [Herbert] the ball back with a minute and a half,โ€ Goff said after the game. โ€œItโ€™s a lot of fun when he puts the ball in our hands to make a play.โ€

 

The win improved Detroit to 7-2 this season and helped the team maintain its lead in the NFC North. The Lions will look to keep the momentum going on Sunday in a divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears.

 

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