Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media Monday a day after his team’s impressive 44-22 win on the road in Washington.
Here are all the key questions to come out of Campbell’s Monday press conference:
What stood out to Campbell in all three phases after going through the tape?
Offense: Detroit’s offensive line played ‘big time ball,’ according to Campbell, as that unit did not allow a sack or a tackle for loss and plowed the way for 546 yards of total offense. Campbell said everyone will receive a game ball for the way the entire unit played Sunday.
Defense: Campbell liked the performance overall but said there were some opportunities where they were in position to make more plays and didn’t. He said they’ll have to finish better in Philadelphia next week against a dangerous Eagles offense with great skill players. Campbell commended the performances of defensive tackle Roy Lopez, safety Brian Branch, linebacker Jack Campbell, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Special teams: It was an overall better effort collectively from special teams than the week prior vs. Minnesota. Detroit allowed one big kickoff return but overall Campbell was impressed with the units. He shouted out linebacker Jack Campbell, linebacker Grant Stuard, linebacker Trevor Nowaske and running back Sione Vaki for their individual performances on teams.
