Dan Campbell put the world on notice that he will do what he has to to make sure his team comes out with a win.
If there’s one NFL coach with the balls to call a fake punt inside his own 20-yard line less than 10 minutes into the new season, it’s the Detroit Lions head coach.
The Detroit Lions looked like a well-coached team, making the proper halftime adjustments to pull out a win, but it never would’ve happened if Campbell had not called a timely fake punt.
Dan Campbell kicked off the 2023 NFL season with a trademark gutsy fake punt call that resulted in the first touchdown of the year. It would prove to be the catalyst to push his team to a huge win.
NFL commentators on social media understandably marveled at Campbell’s gutsiness and its ability to once again spark the Lions. Here are some reactions from around the internet:
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After the fake punt, Detroit then drove straight down the field before eventually finding the end zone thanks to a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown.
What even more insane about Dan Campbell’s decision, however, is the fact that he then decided to PUNT THE BALL on a 4th-and-3 from the Chiefs’ 40 yard line later in the game.
Fans were once again left in shock, as no one knew which Dan Campbell to expect anymore — the “bite your knee caps off” Dan Campbell, or the conservative Dan Campbell:
The Lions will be able to return home for their next game against the Seattle Seahawks. We’ll see if aggressive Dan Campbell or conservative Dan Campbell shows up for that game…or both!
