Coach Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions moved to 6-2 on the season with a 19-9 road win over the Miami Dolphins as trade deadline ideas danced in fans' heads. Lions o-lineman Christian Mahogany was benched for a reason Campbell explained while Aidan Hutchinson led Detroit's defense to a stellar performance in victory.
Hutchinson spoke after the game, dedicating the win to fallen linebacker Jack Campbell in an emotional speech.
"Jack, we love you brother. We know you're watching. Miss you, man."
Aidan Hutchinson sent hospitalized teammate Jack Campbell a message after the @Lions win
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Detroit didn't have its best day on offense as Jared Goff was held under 200 yards passing with one interception. Kelvin Sheppard's defense stepped up, holding Dolphins QB Malik Willis to 128 yards while sacking Willis three times, two of which came from Michigan rookie Derrick Moore.
Coach Campbell also spoke about Jack Campbell after the game, who is out with a serious neck and suspected spinal cord related injury. Dan Campbell gave Jack Campbell the game ball in a speech that was followed by an appearance from Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp, who said she saw Jack Campbell recently, and relayed words of his to the team.
Dan Campbell’s postgame speech is here. Emotions? You bet.
He gave the game ball to Jack Campbell. He gave another one to Kelvin Sheppard, who acknowledged how hard this season started.
Sheila Hamp also spoke, and said she saw Jack this week.
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Jack Campbell's health status and future have been wearing on the hearts and minds of Lions fans, players and coaches in recent days. The Lions linebacker got a tribute before the game that caught fans' attention, leading to a much-needed win over what Dan Campbell described as a “hungry” Miami team on the road.
The Lions have a long road ahead of them to qualify for the playoffs in a rugged NFC North, but Hutchinson and his coach have all the grit they need to walk it with toughness, willpower and strength. Detroit hoped to have Jack Campbell on the field, but he is doing his part to motivate the team even while he's away.