Dan Campbell declines intentional offsides by Vikings in close game

With 2:00 remaining in the game on November 1, 2026, the Lions led the Vikings 19-15 while facing second-and-2. Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel jumped offside, but Lions coach Dan Campbell declined the penalty, recognizing it was intentional. This allowed the Lions to manage the clock effectively, as the Vikings aimed to stop it and utilize their timeouts. Tom Brady, who was calling the game, noted Campbell's strategy immediately. Campbell's decision prevented a potential strategic disadvantage similar to a previous situation faced by Bears coach Ben Johnson, who accepted a similar penalty against the Patriots.

• 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell wisely declined the Vikings' intentional offsides