Tag: Fourth Down


  • Dan Campbell on 4th Downs: Conservatism Could Help Lions Upset Road Loss

    Dan Campbell on 4th Downs: Conservatism Could Help Lions Upset Road Loss

    Coaching Takeaways After the Eagles Clash Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell reflected on Sunday night’s 16-9 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, sharing a candid assessment of the team’s fourth-down decisions. He suggested that a more conservative approach on critical moments may have offered better odds to pull off the upset on the road. The remarks…

  • Dan Campbell on 4th Downs: Why Conservatism Could Have Boosted the Lions’ Odds

    Dan Campbell on 4th Downs: Why Conservatism Could Have Boosted the Lions’ Odds

    After the Loss, Campbell Reflects on Fourth-Down Decisions Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell candidly reflected Sunday night on the team’s 16-9 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles, suggesting that a more conservative approach on fourth downs could have given Detroit its best chance to upset a tough road opponent. While losses sting, Campbell’s comments signal…