Dan Campbell takes responsibility for Lions' penalties in Panthers loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell accepted full responsibility for his team's discipline issues following a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers on October 4. The Lions committed nine penalties for 67 yards, which Campbell attributed to coaching failures. Despite generating 452 yards on offense and having a chance to win late in the game, the Lions' mistakes proved costly. As Detroit sits at 2-2 on the season, Campbell emphasized the need for improvement in discipline ahead of their next matchup against Arizona.
- •Lions commit nine penalties contributing to loss against Panthers.
- •Campbell states discipline problems are due to coaching failures.
- •Detroit generates 452 yards but unable to secure late comeback.
- •Lions' record drops to 2-2 with upcoming game against Arizona.
- •Campbell expresses urgency to fix discipline issues for future games.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Points Finger at Himself After Panthers Loss
"Dan Campbell took full responsibility for the Detroit Lions’ discipline problems after nine penalties contributed to a 32-26 loss to the Panthers.
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