In a charged locker room scene at NRG Stadium, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised his teamโs gritty performance after their thrilling 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans. Campbell, visibly moved, called the win โthe definition of resiliency.โ
โYou guys just kept banginโ away,โ he told the team, crediting both defense and kicker Jake Bates, whose game-winning kick secured the victory. Emphasizing that this is what โgreat teams do,โ he urged players to keep finding ways to win, even when things donโt go as planned.
Campbell celebrated the teamโs defensive resilience, highlighting how they held strong under pressure until the offense could score. He commended the offense as well, singling out Batesโ critical field goal as โginormousโ for securing their hard-fought points. He distributed three game balls: one to Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn, another to cornerback Carlton Davis III, and the final one to Bates for his pivotal kick.
Campbell reminded his team that finding a way to win, especially on difficult days, is what sets great teams apart. โEven when youโre havinโ an off day, you find a way,โ he emphasized.
As is tradition, Campbell called on quarterback Jared Goff to lead the teamโs rallying breakdown. Fired up, Goff reminded the Lions that theyโre โdifferentโ from the rest of the league, rallying the team with a powerful speech about persistence.
The scene captured Campbellโs message of resilience, unity, and the importance of collective spiritโeven in challenging moments. This win keeps Detroitโs playoff aspirations strong and builds confidence within the locker room as they move forward in the season.
