Dan Campbell’s message to the Lions during this critical stretch: “It should burn at you. It should eat you up. Do not go numb to the losing,” he said, admitting they got a look at the “top of the NFC,” and said they’re not there right now. pic.twitter.com/bTBgIHmGAq

Detroit hasn't won consecutive games in more than two months, and its defense has become a liability over the last four.

An odd coaching and officiating sequence happened in the first quarter of the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After the Rams completed a 23-yard pass all the way down the Lions’ 3-yard line, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag.

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Dan Campbell is sending a clear message following the team's loss to the Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised the coaching and productivity of the Los Angeles Rams, led by Matthew Stafford, whom they face on the road in Week 15.

Head coach Dan Campbell asked for a takeaway at halftime, and the Detroit Lions' Derrick Barnes delivered instantly.

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions have a high stakes game against the Los Angeles Rams, and they're making moves for it.

Holly wore a black top, which she paired with matching pants and a half jacket. She carried a football-shaped purse for her outing. Campbell’s wife kept her hair open and completed her outfit with minimal jewelry. She opted for black sandals and posed with a smile.

Detroit was on the losing end of a 27-24 home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. At the time, it was the best performance of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's career. The young signal-caller had struggled to stay in the lineup and did not exactly light up the league after beating Detroit.