It's not easy being a Detroit Lions fan after a devastating loss to the Washington Commanders and losing genius OC Ben Johnson to the rival Chicago Bears.
For now, Ben Johnson is officially the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator. But Dan Campbell is preparing for the worst, admitting on Monday that he's expecting both Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be hired away by head coaching opportunities.
Wojo asks Dan Campbell about expectations of being No. 1 seed in NFC. John Niyo makes a guest appearance with Nolan and Richard Jameson Williams says "fans cause false starts and delay of games" David Montgomery says the "stakes are high" against Commanders.
The Lions' Johnson-led attacks averaged 29.0 points per game since he became Detroit's OC, the most in the NFL in that time. The 33.2 points per game they produced in 2024 led the
Detroit had the second best offense in football under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the seventh best scoring defense in the league under defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Considering the team's success the last two years, it's no surprise that both of those guys are top coaching candidates.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell’s had a few days to process his team’s 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. The film told him the Lions lost as a team. He experienced several stages of grief. But in typical Campbell fashion, he’s moving forward.
Dan Campbell might lose a coach or two during the ongoing NFL hiring cycle, but he remains confident the Lions have the foundation to be back stronger next season to compete for the Super Bowl.
After Saturday’s stunning divisional-round loss to the Commanders, Lions head coach Dan Campbell still believes his team’s Super Bowl window remains open.
Dan Campbell spoke Monday morning for final time of season after Detroit Lions lost in NFC playoffs to Washington Commanders on Saturday night.
Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn have been hot names this coaching cycle and Detroit's head coach is preparing to have to replace both of them.
But Detroit got less than it wanted and took a step back from last year's postseason run. The Lions entered the divisional round as Super Bowl favorites, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, and exited with a 45-31 loss to sixth-seeded Washington on Saturday night in front of a stunned and saddened crowd.