Monday, January 29, 2024

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-29-24

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Campbell talks fourth-down attempts, loss to 49ers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-campbell-talks-fourth-down-attempts-loss-to-49ers


49ers’ Kyle Shanahan wasn’t shocked by Dan Campbell’s aggressive playcalling:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/49ers-kyle-shanahan-wasnt-shocked-by-dan-campbells-aggressive-playcalling.html

Inside the locker room: Heartbreak and frustration dominate Lions’ thoughts:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/inside-the-locker-room-heartbreak-and-frustration-dominate-lions-thoughts.html

49ers’ Deebo Samuel gets the last laugh over Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/49ers-deebo-samuel-gets-the-last-laugh-over-lions-cj-gardner-johnson.html

Playoff hero Derrick Barnes suffers knee injury, but ACL believed to be intact:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/playoff-hero-derrick-barnes-suffers-knee-injury-but-acl-believed-to-be-intact.html

Penei Sewell not celebrating historic season yet: ‘That (bleep) don’t matter right now’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/penei-sewell-not-celebrating-historic-season-yet-that-bleep-dont-matter-right-now.html

49ers make key halftime adjustments to shut down Lions’ rushing attack:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/49ers-make-key-halftime-adjustments-to-shut-down-lions-rushing-attack.html

Dan Campbell doesn’t regret fourth-down decisions in Lions’ stunning collapse:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/dan-campbell-doesnt-regret-fourth-down-decisions-in-lions-stunning-collapse.html

What’s being said nationally after Lions’ run ends with nightmare second half:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/whats-being-said-nationally-after-lions-run-ends-with-nightmare-second-half.html








Quick takeaways from the Lions NFC Championship loss to the 49ers:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/quick-takeaways-lions-nfc-championship-loss-to-49ers-game-thoughts/

Lions' Studs and Duds: Untimely Errors Derail Super Bowl Hopes:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-studs-duds-nfc-championship-49ers


Detroit Lions fall apart in second half, lose to 49ers in NFC Championship game:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/01/29/detroit-lions-fall-apart-in-second-half-lose-to-49ers-in-nfc-championship-game/

49ers defeat Lions 34-31 in NFC Championship game with second-half rally:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/lions-vs-49ers-nfc-championship-game-live-updates

Lions fans express pride for historic season despite NFC championship loss:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-fans-express-pride-gratitude-for-historic-season-despite-nfc-championship-loss

Detroit Lions blow 17-point lead, lose to San Francisco in NFC Championship:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/detroit-lions-blow-17-point-lead-lose-to-san-francisco-49ers-in-nfc-championship

‘Same Old Lions’ return at inopportune time as Detroit fumbles 17-point lead in NFC Championship:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/01/29/same-old-lions-return-at-inopportune-time-as-detroit-fumbles-17-point-lead-in-nfc-championship/

Detroit Lions’ loss to 49ers is someone’s fault, but it’s not Dan Campbell:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/01/29/detroit-lions-loss-to-49ers-is-someones-fault-but-its-not-dan-campbell/


After having 'heart ripped out,' Dan Campbell stands by fourth-down decisions:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-stands-by-fourth-down-decisions

NFL playoffs: What We Learned from 49ers' win over Lions in NFC Championship Game:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-playoffs-what-we-learned-lions-49ers-nfc-championship

49ers QB Brock Purdy’s legs ‘the difference between us winning and losing’:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/49ers-qb-brock-purdys-legs-the-difference-between-us-winning-and-losing

49ers come back from brink of collapse to beat Lions, punch Super Bowl ticket:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/49ers-come-back-from-brink-of-collapse-to-beat-lions-punch-super-bowl-ticket

The Lions roared to life with Dan Campbell. They also fell with him — but will rise again:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/the-lions-roared-to-life-with-dan-campbell-they-also-fell-with-him-but-will-rise-again






49ers come back from 17 points down to beat Lions, will face Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII:  https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-come-back-from-17-points-down-to-beat-lions-will-face-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lviii-025044394.html

Brandon Aiyuk credits ladybug for miraculous catch that sparked 49ers comeback vs. Lions in NFC championship:  https://sports.yahoo.com/brandon-aiyuk-credits-ladybug-for-miraculous-catch-that-sparked-49ers-comeback-vs-lions-in-nfc-championship-030855233.html


How Dan Campbell's fourth-down decisions, defensive collapse doomed the Lions in loss to 49ers:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-49ers-dan-campbell-fourth-down-decisions/b54ce7cc05c4d55fc7b46285

DeCourcy: Dan Campbell's reckless coaching decisions cost Lions shot at Super Bowl:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-dan-campbell-reckless-fourth-down-decisions-loss/c81e8dbe4f8a5a7305adfe12



How Dan Campbell's 4th down decision backfired in NFC championship:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/dan-campbell-fourth-down-lions-49ers/3fd09971b4cfface36f61e2c



Lions DB Roasted for Prematurely Waving Goodbye to Fans Before 49ers’ Comeback:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/lions-cj-gardner-johnson-roasted-49ers-fans-goodbye

George Kittle Used Perfect Meme to Sum Up 49ers' Comeback Win Over Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/george-kittle-perfect-meme-sum-up-49ers-comeback-win-lions

NFL Fans Loved George Kittle, Charlie Woerner Waving to Camera Late in 49ers’ Win Over Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/49ers-george-kittle-waving-at-camera

49ers’ Pull Off Historic Comeback vs. Lions in NFC Championship to Reach Super Bowl:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/49ers-comeback-lions-nfc-championship-super-bowl

NFL Fans Blast Dan Campbell After Lions Missed Two Costly Fourth Down Attempts:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/nfl-fans-blast-dan-campbell-after-lions-costly-fourth-down-attempts

Dan Campbell Doesn’t Deserve Criticism for Lions’ Loss to 49ers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/lions-coach-dan-campbell-criticism-49ers-nfc-championship-loss

NFL Championship Week Winners and Losers (Losers - Lions: It’s hard to criticize the Lions for going for it twice on fourth down because that’s what got them to their first NFC title game in over three decades. But maybe offensive coordinator Ben Johnson could have called different plays, if we want to nitpick.  The first failed fourth down was a pass to Josh Reynolds, not Sam LaPorta or Amon-Ra St. Brown, the two players who have been clutch all season for Goff. The Lions did call St. Brown’s number on the second fourth down, but Goff was pressured away from the pocket and rushed to throw.  Detroit could have also gotten their two running backs, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, involved in the gotta-have-it situations. The Lions did plenty right, but similar to the Ravens, their inexperience compared to their opponents showed at the worst times Sunday.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/conference-championship-week-winners-losers-49ers-return-to-super-bowl

NFL fans crushed Dan Campbell for his absurd Lions fourth-down decision late in NFC title game:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-dan-campbell-fourth-down-nfc-title-game-fan-reaction


Lions with 86 rushing yards, two touchdowns in massive first quarter vs. 49ers:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2024/01/28/lions-with-86-rushing-yards-two-touchdowns-in-massive-first-quarter-vs-49ers/

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-49ers-nfc-championship-game-885c341c8c74c9aab3fe1f030b42fdeb

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-49ers-campbell-5d6bd921a56542ffca2c6ec856782012

Winners and losers from NFL conference championship games (Winners - Lions' third-down offense in the first half:  At the half, the Lions had converted five of seven third-down attempts, but that wasn’t even the most impressive part. On its final offensive possession before halftime, Detroit converted third downs of 12, 18 and seven yards to march deep into the red zone. It wasn’t just that the Lions were converting them, it was how.  On the third-and-12, early in the drive, San Francisco was anticipating a pass and the Lions instead fed speedy rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs for an outside sprint to the marker. The Lions would fail to get the final third down conversion of the drive, but they did get an easy field goal out of it to take a 17-point lead into intermission.  Losers - The Lions' fourth-down calls.  This is when being aggressive backfires. The Lions went for it on fourth downs 40 times this season, second-most in the league. It is part of their identity. But it also makes sense to be aggressive with calculation and restraint. Midway through the third quarter, coach Dan Campbell rejected a 45-yard field goal that would’ve given the Lions a 17-point lead and instead opted to go for a pass play on fourth-and-2. It did not work, then the Niners got the break of a wild, 51-yard Brandon Aiyuk reception that set up a touchdown. The 49ers would go on to tie the game after just four minutes of game time after the failed conversion.  Then, midway through the fourth, the Lions had the chance to tie the game with what would’ve been a 47-yard attempt. Campbell again decided to go for it and again Detroit failed to convert. Kicker Michael Badgley still would’ve had to do his part on both kicks, but leaving six potential points off the board was utterly debilitating.  Lions' meltdown - It was an absolute masterclass from Ben Johnson, the Lions' offensive coordinator in the first half. San Francisco was the NFL’s third-ranked rushing defense this season, allowing merely 89.7 yards per game. Johnson dialed up a scheme that obliterated that mark, totaling 148 rushing yards through two quarters.  In the second half, they ran for just 34. But it wasn’t simply that Johnson went away from what was working, it was that Detroit’s players lost their focus. The fumble by rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the middle of the third quarter gave San Francisco such a short field and completely swung momentum. Many of quarterback Jared Goff’s passes in the second half were simple misses. Receivers dropped passes. It was everything needed for a young team to melt down.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/01/28/nfl-conference-championship-winners-and-losers/72389253007/

NFL World Reacts to Dan Campbell’s Fourth-Down Decisions – Were They the Right Moves?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dan-campbell-fourth-down-decisions-nfl-trends-2024/


Who’s To Blame for the Detroit Lions’ Historic Choke Job Against the San Francisco 49ers?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/detroit-lions-lose-san-francisco-49ers-nfc-championship-2024/

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle postgame breakdown: Lions fall to 49ers in NFC Championship Game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-fall-to-49ers-in-nfc-championship-game-twentyman-in-the-huddle-postgame-breakdown-podcast


Video:









Video recap: Detroit Lions fall short of ultimate goal in crushing fashion:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/video-recap-detroit-lions-fall-short-of-ultimate-goal-in-crushing-fashion.html

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