Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell became emotional after his team suffered an unexpected 45-31 defeat at home to the Washington Commanders.
Following the Lions’ upset loss in the divisional round of the playoffs, Campbell took responsibility for the result.
“We just didn’t get it done,” Campbell said after the game. “It’ll be something that I’m going to be, you know, I’m going to have a lot of time here to really look at it, think about it, and figure it out. How do we improve? What do we need to fix? The whats, the whys, the hows, all of it.”
Moments later, Campbell became emotional.
“It’s hard. You know, when you lose. When you lose these games, man. It’s like the players,” Campbell said, pausing to regain composure and fighting back tears. “What they put into it. A lot of people don’t know what they go through. You have to get up, bodies beat to [expletive]. You know, mentally stay locked in and do those things. Long season.”
Entering the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history after setting a record with 15 wins, the Lions earned a first-round bye and were heavily favored against the Commanders.
However, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders dominated in the second quarter, outscoring Detroit 28-14 to lead 31-21 at halftime. Daniels and Washington maintained their momentum in the second half, shocking the top-seeded Lions in Detroit.
The Lions allowed 481 total yards to Washington and committed five turnovers, including four from quarterback Jared Goff (three interceptions and one lost fumble).
“Unfortunate, obviously. It sucks,” Goff said. “Worst part of this job. You hate it when you feel like you let guys down. You want to win these types of games at home.”
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Tom Brady and Aidan Hutchinson Connect Before Detroit Lions’ Playoff Game
A major football night is ahead in Detroit, with the Lions set to face the Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional round. A win would bring the Lions closer to a potential Super Bowl victory, a first in the franchise’s history. While the game itself is a big deal, the Lions’ official Twitter/X account took a moment to honor two Michigan Football icons before the matchup. In the photo below, Tom Brady and Aidan Hutchinson were seen talking ahead of Saturday’s game.
Although Brady made a mark as a quarterback at the University of Michigan, he became legendary due to his NFL career. Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2000 NFL Draft as a sixth-round pick (No. 199 overall), Brady went on to become the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, Aidan Hutchinson is still early in his NFL journey, but the early signs suggest he may one day be regarded as a legend as well. Unfortunately, an early-season injury cut Hutchinson’s 2024 season short, though there’s hope he could return if the Lions make it to the Super Bowl.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 18, 2025
Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the University of Michigan has produced some of the NFL’s most impactful players. With athletes like Brady and Hutchinson (among many others) representing the Wolverines, Michigan will always have a strong case to offer to any recruit aspiring to become a football legend.
