Lions coach Dan Campbell’s fourth down call praised after win over Packers

The Detroit Lions improved to 4-2 in the 2026-27 NFL season following a close game against the Green Bay Packers, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The Lions’ coach, Dan Campbell, made a bold decision to attempt a fourth down play that ultimately failed when running back Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped short of the first down.

Despite the failed attempt, Campbell’s decision was validated when the Packers missed a subsequent field goal, allowing the Lions to drive down the field and win the game with a game-winning kick by Jake Bates.

Mike Tomlin, noted in the Yahoo Sports coverage, expressed support for Campbell’s decision, highlighting the strategic reasoning behind the gamble. Campbell himself explained two reasons for going for it on fourth down during the game at Ford Field.

Jahmyr Gibbs shared his candid reaction to the call, which was described as NSFW, indicating strong emotions about the decision. However, the team’s overall response led to a successful outcome and a narrow victory against their division rivals.