Risky Business: Rich Eisen Breaks Down the Lions’ TNF Win vs Packers & Dan Campbell’s Big Gamble

[@DavidAnderson-d2j]

I have lung disease and my time on this earth is uncertain I've been a lions fan for 50 years and the only joy I have left is watching my boys kick butt every week 🎉🎉🎉

[@MikeOfAmerica]

Stay strong! Go Lions!👍

[@billmckinney3721]

Sending good vibes, David. 63 years, myself. Go Lions!

[@herchelleonwood7463]

i hope you don't have united health.

[@salamanderz5847]

Peace my brother, we’re bringing it home for ya 🙌🙏🏼

[@premiertrainingFL]

Hell yea! Sorry about your illness but I never thought I’d live to see this either. It’s happening, we have a good team!!

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Dan Campbell was in a similar situation in his first year with the Lions against Minnesota where instead of going for it on 4th and inches he kicked the go-ahead field goal only to give Minnesota the ball back with like 30 seconds left and the Vikings drove down and kicked the winning field goal to beat him in Campbell said after the game he would never be scared again too leave his offense on the field and put it in his own team hands to win it.

[@timothydrummond3097]

Yuuuup. I remember. Pepperidge farms remembers

[@scarletspider1240]

My dad is 75 years old and “out of his mind”. He’s been a life long Michigander and Lions fan for his entire life and never thought he’d see this day where the Lions are this good.

[@adamc2579]

As a dolphins fan, I’m rooting for the Lions to go all the way. And I’m sure most fans have them as their ‘alternate’ favs😉 hoping your Dad gets the experience he deserves after all these years of pain. Campbell deserves all the plaudits. 👏🏼

[@kristimartin9208]

Same here. My dad is 82 and grew up in Detroit. He always says that the Lions haven't won anything since he was 14. Hoping that he'll be able to stop saying that this year 🙏

[@RichardStanczak]

I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario and have been a Lions fan since 1967. Yeah, I’m out of my mind too. Watching this team is actually fun. Repeat, FUN! Yeah, it can be stressful too, but watching the Lions pre-Campbell/Holmes Lions was stressful too…….for all the wrong reasons.

[@johnchedsey1306]

I never met your dad and I'm already super happy for him.

[@brucevandermeulen4170]

I'm 79, and as far back as I can remember, the Lions getting the shaft in a lot of games.

[@JaredBruski]

😂 its funny media will say the lions' injuries on defense are concerning, then concerned with the fact that mcdc goes for it on 4th, so the defense doesn't have to make a stand 😅

[@natesmart9959]

Anything to discredit the Lions

[@thegreatpretendo]

lol yeah... it's not hard to understand why he was especially aggressive in this game. mcdc wouldn't have been this aggressive if he wasn't relying on 3rd stringers and people that just joined the team on Sunday, but he knew which unit had to step up and win the game for them

[@reversiontothemean6129]

Exactly. Even though the fill-ins played well on defense under pressure, the leaders and veterans were gas'd...Branch was going to be out the last drive most likely too.

[@Fab5BadBoyz]

They don’t know who the Lions are but they will know when we hold the Lombardi!!!

[@lagodifuoco313]

Defense* as the spelling with the "c" is only used in England.

[@rogerwilliams7255]

Campbell carries his balls in a wheelbarrow. Live and die by his aggressiveness. Love it!

[@dennito5384]

Unfortunately y'all will probably die by his aggressiveness in the playoffs like last year

[@MrHunterbg]

@@dennito5384nah man, that was poor execution.

[@TheAireaidLord]

I mean sometimes gambling works and sometimes it doesn't. We saw in the NFC Championship how that didn't work.

[@JaredBruski]

​@@dennito5384yeah crazy that mcdc playcalled for Josh to drop 2 4th down in the bucket passes. Wild he said to gibbs to fumble on the opener drive coming out the half. Ill never understand why mcdc told Kindle vildor to bounce the ball of his helmet for a wild 60 yd pass.

[@bobloss2269]

Except when it’s 0-1 in the playoffs 🤡

[@charlesmccall-x8r]

I'am 73 and remember listening to the Lions on Thanksgiving in the mess hall when I was overseas. It did take me home like nothing else.

[@acady5164]

The locker room celebration was hilarious with Dan Skipper throwing up in the corner...

[@grumpypoof9648]

"Yeah Skip! Keep on doing...well, whatever you're doing over there!"

[@Sagnasty17]

I was crying at work laughing😂

[@christopherwelch136]

Love the Skipper!

[@Living_EDventures]

To be fair, coach Dan said, throwing up or whatever it is your doing.

[@colin-nekritz]

It was like something out of The Office, I was dying laughing

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Campbell is DEFINITELY a riverboat gambler. As a Lion’s fan, when he was considering going for it on fourth down at the end of the game, I was screaming at the screen “DON’T DO IT - DON’T DO IT!” and jumped out of my chair as Goff did the handoff. They are the most exciting Detroit sports team I’ve ever seen at the age of 72! GO LIONS,

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

I hope you guys win it all. Good Luck from a 50+ year Patriots fan.

[@BegToDiffer99]

I am 73 and I don't know, 84 tigers were something.. I made it to the world series too. But yeah this is amazing!!

[@robotom6595]

In Houston, the defense stepped up and covered for offense. Hosting Green Bay, the offense stepped tf up and returned the favor. That is complimentary football.

[@WandererJester]

OPI not getting called to convert in the end had more to do with it.

[@bubblegut148]

@@WandererJesterJesus … here we go again

[@toddw3nzel639]

@@WandererJesterCRY!

[@Adri_Unsung]

@@WandererJesteryou don’t get to complain about bad calls going in the lions favor. Not after all the calls that fucked us over. The Calvin Johnson rule comes to mind.

[@mrkennady]

In the moment I was screaming at my screen "Dan NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" But then they converted and I just sat there speechless for about 20 seconds 😂

[@ericbrenner690]

I did the same thing.

[@smokethatgameb9937]

🤣😂🫵

[@gracefellowship9494]

Yeah I did that on their own 30… that was unnecessary. But in the Redzone.. he’ll yes!

[@uTubeNoITube]

Same for me. 4 out of those 5 going for it I agreed with but at our own 30 in the 3rd quarter, with a lead ... I'm sorry Dan but that call was purely a big mistake which could have cost us the whole thing.

[@WoodyWard]

I do that all the time when watching the Lions 😂

[@Fishmanistan]

Bills vs. lions not being a prime time game is CRIMINAL.

[@tarikeddins4028]

I thought it was flexed to Monday night?

[@gorditaz8728]

It can be flexed to a SNF or MNF game. NFL can Flex any TNF, SNF, and MNF twice in a season.

[@gloworms]

Ill be there so i hope it doesn’t change times

[@RellenMcDee]

​@@tarikeddins4028 no way the network that has the game let's them do it

[@DawdlingDuff]

If they're smart they'll flex it... potential SB match up!

[@acady5164]

As a Lions fan I can tell you that our worry is not about Dan Campbell going for it on 4th down. Our worry is just about our injuries on defense. Most of us are all aboard the go for it on 4th train. The only people that have problems with it are those on TV that have spent years being programmed to think a certian way.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

true, but coach gamble doesn't have to go for on EVERY 4TH DOWN !

[@noorzanayasmin7806]

Our worry is the injury and the Refs

[@noorzanayasmin7806]

@@herchelleonwood7463 He doesnt. When he is on the road he is more conservative now. But I loved everything Dan did last night. No complain on my end

[@coreywilliam8474]

You missed out on the Super Bowl because of it….

[@toddgrant4268]

​@@coreywilliam8474we got to the Championship game because of his play calling. Win some, lose some, live or die, I'm good with it.

[@rpharrington]

It’s not gambling when you go all in w/ quad Aces. The Lions offense is the best and most consistent unit in football. 4th and inches w DMo running behind Penei is our “Tush Push”. Making sure you finish the game vs making your half practice squad mash unit defense stop an explosive Green Bay offense was the logical and wise call. In MCDC we trust.

[@rpharrington]

And yes I know a royal flush beats quad aces but if I have quad aces odds are you can’t beat me and odds are you can’t stop the Lions on 4th and inches. 12-1.

[@thomasalexander8581]

Well said. Talking heads mostly picked GB to win. Now they all want to criticize Dan C because he trusted in his strength instead of the Walmart greeters and I-94 construction barrels that we had on defense to stop GB with 45 seconds to go.

[@EddieOrfield-y1i]

Absolutely agree.

[@sunnyside9273]

That was a playoff game last night, enjoyed that one.

[@dougwalls6266]

Coach Campbell telling Skipper to keep throwing up is priceless in his post game speech to the team.

[@charlieortiz8468]

The way this man Rich shows love to the Detroit Lions and of course his Michigan team is legendary. We love you here in Detroit Rich.

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

Wolverines are Awesome.

[@valadezricardo2]

They didn’t lose the nfc championship because of the 4th down calls they lost because of Josh Reynolds dropping two catchable balls

[@richardkelly4528]

Drops happen in every football game. Dan made a stupid decision and paid for it.

[@dustinanthony6674]

⁠@@richardkelly4528it was probably a better decision than the alternative option.

[@stevehorne6049]

Lightening up on the running game didn’t help. SF has no answer for that in the first half, and carry count dropped in the second

[@stevehorne6049]

Had*

[@arrogancy]

And it was still a good decision since the kicker hadn't made a 40+ yard kick outside in years.

[@rpharrington]

Can’t live in fear the 4th down might fail. We convert them better than anyone. We may lose a game over it but we are 12-1 and may win a Super Bowl with it too. Life’s a risk. Bring it.

[@mfahad24]

“We”? You were out there helping the team convert 4th downs? Probably just missed you on the broadcast

[@Haywerth]

Amen.

[@nicknaylor8411]

The lions are 6th in 4th down rate not 1st

[@trouty42]

Hubris is my favorite way to witness a ship go down.

[@michaeljurkovich8639]

We? How many snaps did you take?

[@Roland_Bishop]

Sheila ford manifested the entire thing. God bless her soul

[@dsugimoto313]

Yep. No matter how much credit you give her, it's not enough. The whole turnaround started the day she took over.

[@jacoblofdahl8046]

We are the inglorious bastards. Go lions

[@stevenbaffy7937]

Rich, I am about to be 53 years old and I have been a Lions fan since I was in single digits. To explain how it feels to be a Lions fan, I have tears of joy, and tears of release from past trauma when I hear Dan Campbell talk, and you just did it to me too. The tears are so much sweeter due to the epic amount of pain and tribulation that we as fans have been through. There are a few fanbases that can relate, such as the Browns, who may be the only more abused fan base in the NFL. To put it into perspective, Browns fans had to watch this happen only after their HC went to New England to win multiple super bowls, and the rest of their front office went to Baltimore to win multiple super bowls. It's okay Browns fans, come along on this ride with us, you are our NFL brothers and sisters, we got you fam! As for MCDC you have to understand a few things about his aggressiveness. 1) This is something that MCDC feels out, he does not use analytics. 2) This was planned on all week, he let the players know at the beginning of the week that they would be going for it on 4th and short most of the time if not all of the time. 3) The players have talked about how this empowers them and inspires them. 4) The metrics are not accurate when you consider that the Lions have the best OL in the NFL and the Patrick Mahomes, the heir apparent GOAT lineman of the NFL, Pene Sewell. Think about it, how would the Bengals look with Sewell instead of Chase? I know that Aaron Donald is not getting to Burrows in that Super Bowl for one. People really do not understand how good Pene is. He legitimately has an argument to be the MVP and the best player in the NFL.

[@TooMuchToSay-FollowJesus]

@@stevenbaffy7937 Amen little brother! I was born in Bay City 65 years ago.

[@Zeb75]

Not gonna happen. Birds are better. Across the board.

[@TooMuchToSay-FollowJesus]

@ We will see. Wait until after they play in the NFC Championship.

[@go11um8st]

Even after yall played so dirty??

[@WHASTUDIOS44]

damn you’ve been watching bad football for a long time

[@rayandvincettanicosia8323]

About the half way point of the season, critics were saying Dan Campbell was not deserving to be COY because his team was just too good. But now that he has coached multiple games with a patchwork defense, I believe that argument goes away.

[@Titanvol91]

Dan Campbell shouldn't get that credit, that's all Aaron Glen

[@jacquesbreaux6788]

@@Titanvol91 DC and Holmes picked the players. glen probly concured but coach is coach and you dont want to give him credit???

[@MrSprigg]

@@Titanvol91 Yes, he should. He is the motivator. He is the one that makes them believe that they can execute Glenn's defensive schemes to best effect. He is the rock around which they all orbit. Without him, the team is still good, even great, but with him they are elite.

[@Titanvol91]

@MrSprigg motivation RAW RAW guys are overrated. They make millions to play football, you shouldn't need another adult to yell at you to do so your job

[@MrSprigg]

@@Titanvol91 Watch the locker room celebration video from the team's first win under Campbell (Minnesota, 2021). Then name me another coach that would have gotten that reaction from any team in that same situation (0-10-1).

[@animoetprudentia2865]

18 players on IR, 12 on defense. Signing players off the scrap heap. 12 - 1, clinched a playoff in week 14. Name another coaching squad who's achieved this. Seriously, I honestly don't know if it's ever been done.

[@12345682900]

Noteworthy point. Anytime a ragtag, motley crew is assembled in such a successful fashion there's only one explanation: Outstanding Leadership.

[@TheForbidden_1ne]

I think the only thing that kinda comes close in my mind is Stefanski last season. Had a ton of injuries on offensive line and QB spots. Picked up Flacco off the couch and made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs. But this Lions team is SPECIAL.

[@coreywilliam8474]

The eagles in 2017 that exact thing happen and they won the superbowl it’s possible only thing is you’ll have to play the eagles and there 2024 team might even be better gonna be a good game

[@RichSDet]

I have watched the Lions for over 60 years, and my vote for MVP of this team is Sewell. He is a fantastic football man.

[@nateb7804]

I love watching that guy block downfield on screens!!

[@deadreckoning6288]

Dude is a stud and a rock in there. One of the main motors to this offense. MVP.

[@TheForbidden_1ne]

He’s been sacked more times (1) than he’s given up a sack (0). They really need to start putting more respect on the trench guys

[@MrSprigg]

@@TheForbidden_1ne That has to be a record.

[@moonjelly5]

There's a reason he got paid.

[@ThymeKeeper]

Dan Campbell rolls the dice because more often than not it works. If it doesn't work one time, that doesn't invalidate the times that it does. If they make it to the Super Bowl and lose by taking a chance they can say in all sincerity that that was why they got there in the first place.

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

It's unbelievable to me how many coaches and media cannot figure this out. The dude has the best against the spread record in NFL history since he took over the Lions. He's doing something different sure he motivates and all that stuff but his aggression is obviously a huge reason for success and people still can't figure this out

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

The Lions have converted 68.18% of their fourth down attempts this season.

[@PrimoBeef]

You never see the team angry at each other when a 4th down try fails or when O or D makes a mistake. Pretty rare.

[@trouty42]

Keep your eyes open, it's coming.

[@Z900Ethan]

Yall been saying that and its yet to come lol ​@trouty42

[@johnnyapplememe3655]

Rich Eisen would punt but rich Eisen isn't the one who turned around the worst NFL football franchise and made them into the dominant program they are today

[@21bigtiger]

Dan Campbell may roll the dice, but he’s got a loaded pair! Hits more often than not

[@danball8136]

Give credit where credit is due.....thank the OFFENSIVE LINE!

[@chriscolyer8959]

I have been waiting 60 years of my life. So many times I have been devastated so many times that I can’t believe. Always praying for next year

[@randallharmsen5802]

I’m right there with you Chris! Myself watching Lions since mid sixties Lions Nation needs it all.

[@jimheidenberger3778]

Goff is also the only NFL QB in history to throw 5 completions to 6 different receivers in a game.

[@BDizzleMySchnizzle]

Really? That doesn't seem like something that would be a first. Interesting.

[@whodey4life667]

​@@BDizzleMySchnizzleyeah there needs to be something extra added in that stat. Burrow has thrown completions to 8 different receivers in a game so Goff must've had an extra something inside that stat

[@colehowe]

@@whodey4life6675 completions to EACH receiver of the 6 receivers in a game is what I think they meant

[@whodey4life667]

@@colehowe now that makes sense! Thank you for the extra information!!

[@colehowe]

@ of course! I had to think about it for a min too lol

[@usernametaken5619]

I never ever thought I would live to see the Lions be this great! DC, Sheila, Brad, and Aaron Glenn have done the impossible with the Detroit Lions franchise! So proud of all of them and our fantastic players!

[@craigburgess7105]

Campbell wanted to keep his offence on the field as much time as possible. A clear reason for that.

[@circletrianglesquaremusic]

That closing Lions schedule is such a super bowl preview every single game just about. Haha

[@MrSprigg]

The Bills will be a tough match. The Bears will be challenging. The 49ers are as beaten up as the Lions' defense. If the Lions win those three games, the Vikings game is almost certainly going to be irrelevant (unless the Eagles win out).

[@circletrianglesquaremusic]

@MrSprigg Only Facts. A1

[@jazzlyn1891]

Jared Goff really is just a chill guy

[@B1itz_90]

Being aggressive is exactly what got the Lions this far. Dan Campbell went for it when they were 3-13-1. He went for it when they went 9-8. He's never wavered on who he is and how he wants his team to play and the fact that it doesn't conform to how 95% of the league plays is driving these national media guys insane.

[@Zlittlepenguin]

Yeah it must be a slow week cause it’s a little maddening how much criticism he’s getting for it. Especially because I personally felt like it was the most intuitive thing to go for it at the end if you consider all the circumstances. And like to be honest some of these people are showing their age a bit with this take because as an eagles fan, I know that the eagles have pretty much been in the playoffs every year for the past like 10 years and even won their first Super Bowl because they went for it so much. Many teams go for it more and more now. It’s the modern NFL. Offence wins games now, so if your team is good enough, keep the ball as long as you can.

[@PatrickBateman-t7x]

Fortune favors the bold- written more than two thousand years ago- and is still true.

[@12345682900]

Great commentary Rich, thanks!

[@jonnyspencer1587]

If you “dial it down” you don’t win last night

[@phillipweber6059]

Are we living in a world where the Detroit Lions are Superbowl favorites????

[@lennylyons777]

Strange timeline trump president again and lions Super Bowl favorites hallelujah 😊❤

[@MrSprigg]

Yes. Yes we are. And that despite missing almost every opening-day defensive starter now. These are glorious times.

[@jonnewbury3482]

Packers fan here, loved that game even though it was a loss. Fun game. Coaching, offense, defense both sides was awesome to watch. Hope to see them play again!

[@derekblayer6271]

Great show Rich!!!

[@Yogacjd]

Can't wait for Brockman to chime in with, "yeah, but who have they really beaten"

[@FernicusShred]

My thoughts exactly. He'll defend the Packers losing to the Lions whose defense consisted of 4-5 dudes who were signed off other teams practice squads after Thanksgiving and without McNeil, Reader, Paschal, Onzuwike and Decker. Who have the Packers beaten? Both the Rams and 49ers were just as hurt as the Lions. Hell, they barely beat the Jags by 3 points.

[@FloMat313]

Brockman is a joke with ridiculous takes

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

The Lions road wins against the Vikings and Packers are two of the best wins in the NFL this season. They also beat the current leaders of the AFC South on the road too. Sure, the Lions have played some not-very-good teams but so has everyone else.

[@YoungLiam74]

@@BiggieTrismegistus Packers wins mean nothing, their defense can't make a meaningful stop. another wasted season.

[@leoobermyer3769]

Bills v Lions @ 4pm CBS game Dec 15th will be total anarchy! & Even in winning out, Lions won't rest on the Viking game, "...we play football" - DC

[@peterz22thomas5]

Lions are 12-1 with a 1st place schedule in the toughest division in the NFL....with their top 8 DL from September unavailable once McNeil went down. Its astounding.

[@Funktaro5]

And I've actually seen some idiots saying they're just winning because they've had an easy schedule. Some people will believe anything to keep their old idea about what the Detroit Lions are about still going in their mind.

[@michaelrichey6783]

It was a great game and very fun to watch....was prob the best game so far on an Amazon Prime Thurs night...

[@davidvickery6048]

I would just like to compliment Dan Campbell truly the king of our pride.

[@sludgedisciple]

As a long suffering Chargers fan, since 1988, i couldnt be happier for the Lions.

[@alexreisner6725]

I know man, been feeling it since 08, but our future is looking bright

[@brandonblake320]

I'm rooting for you guys this week against KC! Good luck!! 🫡

[@djwinger-y3j]

How many times have we (lions fans) watched as they Kicked that field goal and then allowed the other team come back and win? And remember it’s easier now. They’d get the ball at the 30. And our defense? Started how many guys off the practice squad? Wow. MCDC knew what he has. And what he had to do to win

[@jwest2378]

This man says it like it should be said. We’re all very blessed to be here. Have no expectations, be greatful and enjoy the ride.

[@CapnDan57]

One Pride! As a lifelong Lions fan, I haven't had this much hope since Greg Landry was QB. The Lions TEAM is setting records all over the NFL. Rich, time to remind folks about football in Michigan, play Bo's "The TEAM" speech. Coach Campbell is following that advice. How 'bout them Wolverines?!?!!!

[@geraldvillarreal1630]

Living in Detroit, all my life,I’ve never been this excited to see the next win!

[@Westdash6785]

DC likely sensed GB was capable of moving down the field for a score, putting pressure on the defense and possibly changing the course of the game-especially the 4th down they didn’t convert-even though it led to a score the defense wasn’t on the field long and the Lions maintained momentum and stuck to coaches plan.

[@rpharrington]

Working out this 4th down muscle strengthens it so in the Super Bowl when it’s absolutely needed we know we can and will make it happen.

[@CJCJ-m8v]

Rich, the defense was a huge liability. MCDC couldn't rely on the defense to stop Love to win the game. I like the 4th down call.

[@IsaIbnHalim]

The eb and flow of those highlights were dope

[@Mr.PepeSilvia]

I'm asking Santa for blood pressure medication this year but, Go Lions!! 💪🦁

[@Cinema-q2x]

Barry Sanders was light years better than Emmett Smith .

[@danstuart670]

Playoff wins?

[@lagodifuoco313]

Most yards in NFL history. Could block, run through defenders, run over defenders, catch out of the backfield, make people miss, and reverse field. Sanders has an NFL record. Most negative yards in NFL history.

[@Angeldel05]

If he was he'd be viewed so by the masses but he retired early and is another "if only" player

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

He did lack that passion to win that Smith had and I'm alliance fan since 9 years old in 1980. With that said keep in mind very missed pretty much every volunteer training camp while guys like Smith it's been said was the first one to push the guys during practice and after to do the little extra. This is what makes sainte brown such a great leader on the Lions right now he stays after every practice and catches 200 balls and so now the rest of the team does the same thing. As much as it pains me to say this Barry did lack leadership

[@lagodifuoco313]

@@Cinema-q2x Emmitt*

[@bcjammer87]

Lions just did that with 14 defensive players on IR. 8 of which are starters. Oh and no starting LT. When they’re full strength they’ll absolutely truck everyone. Insane.

[@webechubbin]

Problem is brother, we won’t be healthy this year on the defensive side. Some guys will come back, but Aidan, barnes and Malcolm won’t be. I think Anzalone is still a long shot too.

[@Funktaro5]

​@@webechubbin Aidan is due back for the Super Bowl. Wouldn't be surprised at all if he's back early for the Conference Championship game either. Anzalone will be back for he playoffs too.

[@tiontaebeaugard9829]

From a Michigan and Lions fan, we respect you Rich¡¿ for keeping it real

[@walterbriggs6657]

I don’t get why people don’t see that Dan played like this because the defense was banged up, he knew he needed td’s not field goals.

[@jaybrick8973]

Facts

[@MattRowland]

No one is critical of the goal line decisions. They're rightfully critical of the other two. Dan Campbell is the reason why the Lions did not make the Super Bowl last year. And it WILL bite him again if he doesn't learn that playoffs are a different animal, and there is no "next week" to fix it.

[@shepergames3734]

Everyone who blames campbell for being aggressive in the nfc championship last year are forgetting a whole lot of things. Badgely was our kicker and he wasnt relied on to hit anything more than 40 yards out all year and the kicks he passed up weren't gimmes. Gibbs had a brutal fumble. Reynolds had crucial drops as well. His decisions to go in those situations backfired in the end, but his decision to go for it all year is also what got us in the championship game in the first place.

[@ThomasHampton-sr7dz]

@@MattRowland LOL what a joke. Did Campbell drop those passes and interceptions? His 4th down play calling was great. He can't catch the balls himself. You clearly cant be a Lions fan because you definitely didn't watch all of the game. As far as last night's 4th downs the Lions have no defense and Campbell knew we couldn't stop GB in the second half, so line up and run the one yard for a win. The Lions have won several games because of going on 4th down, so i guess Dan Campbell must know football better than you.

[@RellenMcDee]

It's an easy question when you look at the options. Do you feel better about getting inches with Monty behind Sewell or the defense keeping the Packers from getting 30 yards?

[@rossmcmahont8265rm]

Thanks Rich. From everyone north and south of 8 mile. This means a lot. Go Blue, Go Lions. One Pride.

[@jonnyasava9992]

There are no other candidates. He is the coach of the year and should have been last year. This is the lions we are talking about that he completly changed.

[@hyp3rzombi329]

How Dan Campbell hasn't gotten Coach of The Year yet, blows my mind. How he's changed this franchise is insane and unreal. Even when we had decent teams, we were still laughed at and considered the Siberia of the NFL. He did the impossible and made this team into something to be feared and respected. A feat that many have tried and failed, most of which failed miserably. Seriously, give the man his due, NFL!

[@lagodifuoco313]

Dan Campbell did not roll the dice. He made calculated risks. He knew his defense couldn't hold and they needed to stay aggressive on offense.

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

Exactly and it's just shocking to me that other teams haven't figured this out. His aggression is why they're so good. I hope people keep sucking guessing this cuz they are heads and tails out coaching teams

[@rhinohelix197]

People are not considering how banged up the defense is; He went for it to take the pressure off a patchwork squad that hugely overperformed given the circumstances.

[@dsugimoto313]

@@rhinohelix197 Precisely. He had to keep the game with the offense. Green Bay is good enough to have moved the ball down the field with a depleted Lion defense.

[@stevehernandez20]

I Agee have to be aggressive there. All it takes is an under thrown ball resulting in a 35-40 yard penalty and you’re in business. Spot foul penalties like that put the game in the hands of the refs. I love that Dan has seen that happen and says no way, we are never leaving it to the refs.

[@joeydirt69]

the people sitting around me in the stands couldn’t understand why the offense was staying on the field on 4th down for that last play and all i could do was smile. thank you MCDC

[@mannywuuud]

Just talked to my boss about sea diving and he told me something I think MCDC is doing. You plan your dive and you dive your plan.

[@AdamSaylorBass]

Hearing pro sports analysts say out loud "the best Lions season in history is unfolding right now" has to be the most surreal thing you can experience as a long time Lions fan 💙

[@stevebrooks1355]

MCDC is coach of year Get over your bias

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

MCDC?

[@qw21qw21]

That gut wrench feeling? Been there since 1971.

[@JoeBizzle]

Felt like the Packers didnt think the ball was gonna get snapped. They were probably expecting the Lions to try to draw an encroachment penalty.

[@lamargettens2370]

Man I thought the same thing but when Laporta went in motion they should’ve known then

[@VulcanLogic]

Lions had called timeout already on the prior play. It would have been a delay of game penalty to call another (you can't call two timeouts in a row in the NFL). So if I'm Green Bay, I have to assume they're going to snap it, but Green Bay was looking for the hard count, and the Lions got 'em by snapping with 15 seconds on the play clock. They just weren't ready.

[@lamargettens2370]

@ you not lying cause they got to line quick as hell

[@JoeBizzle]

@VulcanLogic nah, you take the 5 yards either way. It becomes a 36 yard FG instead of a 31? No biggie.

[@JoeBizzle]

@@lamargettens2370 motion helps to sell the fake. It makes the defense nervous and more likely to jump.

[@thestormofwar]

Can we appreciate the fact tat Eisen and crew gets the 4th down call at the end of the game? Reason I appreciate a lot of his takes.

[@lagodifuoco313]

Lions are the team of America.

[@lfd_eng9219]

Unlike my Bears, they had the "killer instinct" to get the job done! Kudos to Coach Campbell for believing in his team...and kudos to the team for responding to his tenacity with that of their own. Will be great to see how far they get...I am thinking they are Superbowl bound and have a great shot at dethroning the champions Chiefs. Definitely will be fun to watch! Chicago will head back to the cave and rest up for next year. Hoping we cross a similar bridge soon!

[@ComedyJakob]

Campbell absolutely made the right call going for it on 4th down at the end of the game. The odds of Green Bay being able to march down and score with that much time left were too good for him to not try picking up a 4th and inches.

[@trouty42]

Keep telling yourself that.

[@MrSprigg]

@@trouty42 Did it work?

[@spaceo8568]

I'm a Steelers fan, whole heartedly, through and through, but I confess, I am really happy for the Lions. Detroit needs it so bad and I'm just really happy for them.

[@adamc2579]

Dolphins fan and I feel the same. 👍🏼

[@THEBSLIONS]

Reggie Bush was the last 1,000 yard rusher for Detroit. Pretty sure he’s the only 1,000 rusher Stafford ever had which says a lot.

[@ArnoldandSonsExteriors]

This game was amazing! And anybody that wants to say Dan Campbell is an idiot for going for that fourth down they are the idiot! Detroit kicks that ball and gives it back to Green Bay they lose the game in overtime. Dan Campbell made the right call

[@Palefox27]

I love watching the lions right now. You can see that everyone of those players is playing for the guy next to them. They tackle so well. And they have an amazing coach. I'd walk through fire for Dan Campbell.

[@beaudine3231]

MCDC plays to win, he doesn't play not to lose

[@MrSprigg]

Bingo.

[@KenSawinski]

Perfectly presented Sir!! GO LIONS

[@jonpielak9264]

An institutional win. Lions looking to shed a horrible historical franchise brand with not just stats and records, but HOW they win games. Its impressive, and will likely rewrite administrative playbooks for other franchises who need a reset.

[@HerbHerman-le5ux]

How many Super Bowl appearances?

[@343Films]

​@@HerbHerman-le5uxhaters fuel us 🦁❤️🦁💪🦁

[@WoodyWard]

​@@HerbHerman-le5uxin the next three years? Probably at least one. Who knows? How many Superbowls do YOU think the Lions will win?

[@HerbHerman-le5ux]

@@WoodyWard maybe one? Hard to win it all. Who knows but, based on historical data dating back 90 years, it’ll be zero 🤷‍♂️

[@WoodyWard]

@@HerbHerman-le5ux True but I don't think normal healthy people are fixated on that. 😘

[@marine-se2vl]

45 year old lions fan. I never thought this day would come. Campbell is the coach Detroit the city and lions deserve.

[@mjhart68]

The Lions are one hell of a team.

[@Fab5BadBoyz]

Brockman can’t stand that we keep winning and Rich can’t believe we are still winning with all the injuries

[@nathanlawson313]

Green Bay brought it too. Half our team missing isn't an excuse either. They played us tough, but we survived. GG. 🦁🏈💪

[@qw21qw21]

Our O line is the MVP line of the year.

[@iwishiwaschrismacavoy8116]

I have no problem with the final 4th down attempt. The only one that had me confused was the one from their own 30, getting the first wasnt going to do much for them and jack fox is a stud punter

[@ryandemboski6313]

Gee maybe the reason why we went for it on 4th so much is because every single starter on the D line (and a few of the backups) were out plus every starting LB except for one was out

[@MarkBullard-jg9id]

Rich, I think Dan played this game with the mindset that whenever he could keep the offences on the field and allow the defense to rest he was going to do it. They could not stop our offence, but our defense was questionable.

[@shaneclement1186]

“…this is happening!” Not gonna lie, got a little choked up thinking about that very thing.

[@Campbell8884]

Everyone focuses on the NFC Championship game and for good reason, but the Lions do not make it there if MCDC is not aggressive on fourth down against the Rams in the wild card round (or frankly if McVey was more aggressive in that game). There are some of the decisions I'd want him to go the other way, but like 80% of the time the thought process is solid.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

The Lions 4th down conversion rate this season is 68.18%.

[@MrSprigg]

@@BiggieTrismegistus That is crazy. But here's what's even more crazy: That percentage is only 6th in the league (Buffalo is over 80%).

[@Sharon-k2c]

45 years for me,so much joy,happy we can be alive for this reality!!! LOVE these LIONS ❤

[@Myman58]

Why is the media just ignoring that we had like 5 healthy defensive starters by the end of that game (4.5 cause technically Davis is playing with a broken hand). You think it's more likely to convert a 4th and inches with an elite offense or that the practice squad safety coming in cold that replaces Branch wouldn't give up a huge play?

[@leonardvick5038]

What a call! Develops confidence and makes the competitors think twice. The Packers have to be thinking what is it going to take! Lions just keep coming after you.

[@matthewhowe3727]

If the Lions make the Superbowl, it will most likely be the most watched Superbowl in history.

[@gyasis]

Ok, I know why which eisen is such a joy to watch and listen too. His recaps of games and teams and people always comes with a level of amazement and heaping bit of disbelief at the words coming out of his mouth

[@thomaslatimer571]

Rich has to be envious as a poor jets fan I bet he wishes he had an Actual Coach. Also not a lions fan just have a lot of respect for Dan the Man!

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

I've been a Lions fan since 1980 and I mean die hard former season ticket holder some years and I'll be the first to admit I actually wanted the Lions to hire Robert Saleh over Dan Campbell the year they were both up for the job. So happy I couldn't have been so wrong

[@cbalexander4444]

A lot of coaches talk about being aggressive and belief in their players, but Campbell puts his money where his mouth is: it was the right decision. Great 🏈✌️

[@jasontreece8974]

The Lions will still be #2 on Rich's list next week.