Dan Campbell reflects on Lions' loss and need for improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:24 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Dan Campbell, head coach of the Lions, addressed his team's performance following a 41-31 loss to the Bills on September 17, 2026. He emphasized a commitment to improvement, particularly on defense, acknowledging his coaching shortcomings in the loss. Campbell noted that the Lions have three extra days to prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Jets and expressed optimism about enhancing their play in all three phases of the game. He credited Bills head coach Joe Brady for preparing his team effectively.
- •Lions lost to the Bills 41-31 on September 17, 2026.
- •Campbell cited defensive issues and coaching mistakes.
- •Lions have three extra days to prepare for Week 3.
- •Campbell optimistic about improvement against the Jets.
- 8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell: It's a long season, Lions need to get better
""They got after us, and we didn't play good enough, and we didn't coach good enough. That falls on me," Campbell said.
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