Lions head coach Dan Campbell's wife, Holly Campbell, arrives to Ford Field in style before facing the Vikings in Week 18.
Dan Campbell has swept his division, won the NFC North consecutively, and clinched the best record in the conference and the entire league while missing half his roster due to injury. If not him, then who?
Leaning into their identity on both sides of the ball, Campbell's Lions secured a "legacy" win over the Vikings in Week 18.
Here's what Dan Campbell said to the coach of the Vikings after the Detroit Lions beat them in the biggest game of this season.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell that the teams will meet again in the NFL playoffs.
Dan Campbell has redefined four-down territory. The Detroit Lions go for it on fourth down almost anywhere on the field under their aggressive coach, whose fearless mentality has reshaped the franchise’s culture and led to record-breaking results.
Moments after the final whistle, Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell met at midfield to share a brief embrace. Cameras captured the exchange, during which Campbell uttered 10 words to his division counterpart. "Great job. Great season. I'll see you in two weeks," Campbell said to O'Connell.
The Lions beat the Vikings 31–29 in Week 7 as Jake Bates hit a field goal with 15 seconds left to win the game. On Monday night, the Lions played their starters against the San Francisco 49ers even though the game was essentially meaningless. Whether they won or lost, everything was going to come down to Week 18 against Minnesota.
After the Detroit Lions handily beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a message for Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell after the two met on the field for their postgame handshake.
Kevin Kelley, known as the Arkansas high school coach "who never punts," loves Dan Campbell's aggressive approach on fourth downs.
Detroit Lions can earn NFC 1 seed for 1st time ever if they beat Vikings in Week 18 at Ford Field. Dan Campbell spoke about the challenge.