"Dan Campbell's Decisions Under Scrutiny After Detroit Lions' NFC Championship Loss"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell defended his decisions to go for it on fourth down in their NFC championship game loss to the San Francisco 49ers, despite failing to convert on two crucial attempts. The Lions squandered a 24-7 halftime lead as the 49ers rallied for 27 straight points in the second half. Campbell, known for his aggressive approach in fourth down situations, expressed confidence in his team's ability to convert but ultimately saw the game slip away.