Lions focus on team identity during 2026 bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Detroit Lions enter their bye week with a 3-2 record after a convincing 45-21 win against the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Dan Campbell aims to address unresolved issues, particularly the team's identity and performance consistency, before facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. The successful defense against Arizona marks an improvement, and Campbell acknowledges the need to build on this momentum while preparing for upcoming challenges.
- •Lions achieved their best performance this season with a 45-21 victory over the Cardinals.
- •Dan Campbell emphasizes the need to define the team's identity during the bye.
- •Improved defensive play highlighted by 74 tackles and 5 sacks against Arizona.
- •Next game is against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.
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"The Lions entered their bye week with a 3-2 record after delivering their best performance of the season in a dominant 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Now, the early bye provides an opportunity for Dan Campbell to address lingering issues ahead of the Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers.
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