The Detroit Lions have recorded the three largest blowouts in the NFL this season, including Sunday’s 46-point victory over the Jaguars and earlier 38-point wins against the Cowboys and Titans.
These performances have sparked questions about the team’s decision to keep starters on the field during lopsided games.
Head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the criticism but welcomed it as a sign of the team’s success.
“Normally this doesn’t happen. It’s a good problem to have,” Campbell remarked. He emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, saying, “You want to finish on a good note, find a rhythm, and keep it.”
In Sunday’s game, quarterback Jared Goff and other starters remained on the field through the fourth quarter, scoring seven touchdowns on seven possessions before being pulled. However, standout right tackle Penei Sewell played every snap. Campbell explained the limited substitutions were due to roster constraints and noted that younger, healthier players like Sewell are less likely to be rested.
Campbell dismissed concerns about injury risks, emphasizing the team’s aggressive identity.
“I don’t want the fear of injury to take away from who we are. The moment you play scared, bad things happen,” he said.
