Jack Campbell Takes Blame for Lions' 41-31 Loss as Defense Allows 30-Plus Again
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 18
Jack Campbell Takes Blame for Lions' 41-31 Loss as Defense Allows 30-Plus Again
2 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 18
Summary
41-31 at Buffalo left Jack Campbell in tears after the All-Pro linebacker said Detroit's defensive collapse "starts with me" and rejected excuses tied to coaching or the short week.
21-0 in the first half set the tone as Josh Allen produced five total touchdowns, exposing a secondary that has now helped the Lions surrender at least 30 points in both games.
63 first downs allowed through two games are tied for the second most in that span since 1985, and Detroit has now given up 30-plus points in five of its past eight regular-season games.
Aidan Hutchinson said "things will definitely be changed," while coach Dan Campbell called the mistakes unacceptable and said the 1-1 Lions now have a clearer picture of who they are before hosting the Jets.