Lions coach Dan Campbell has managed to strike the perfect balance between winning and keeping Detroit fans on the edge of their seats this season.
On one hand, the Lions are 7-2 this season—a record that would constitute their highest winning percentage since they went 11-3 in 1962. At the same time, Detroit has attempted 22 fourth-down conversions this season—tied with the Giants for most in the NFL.
In the wake of another Lions thriller—a 41-38 road win over the Chargers on Sunday—Campbell offered sage advice Tuesday morning on how to cope with his affinity for taking risks.
“Here’s what I would say, because I tell my family this, just wear a diaper before some of these games,” Campbell told reporters. “I’ll give them an alert and say, ‘Put them on and be ready to roll.’”
#Lions HC Dan Campbell on his 4th down gambles: "Here’s what I would say, because I tell my family this, just wear a diaper before some of these games. I’ll give them an alert and say, 'Put them on and be ready to roll.'"
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) November 14, 2023
Detroit is successfully converting on 54.6% of its fourth-down attempts, a rate which 11th in the league.
The Lions, who currently hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC, play host to the Bears (3-7) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday before meeting the Packers (3-6) on Thanksgiving.
