The Detroit Lions were defeated at home by the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, and one decision may have been decisive in the game.
During the third quarter of Thursday’s game, the Lions attempted a fake punt from their own 22-yard line, trailing the Packers 23-14. The Packers were ready for the fake and stuffed it, allowing them to score again.
Detroit tries the fake punt, but the @packers say "NOT TODAY"
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After the game, coach Dan Campbell took full responsibility for the bold call, admitting he “shouldn’t have done that.”
Dan Campbell on the fake punt "That's a bad call on me. Shouldn't have done that."
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) November 23, 2023
The fake punt looks great if it works in that spot, but it didn’t. The Lions should have given themselves the option to audible out of the fake if the Packers appeared to be prepared for it, which they were.
Campbell is well aware of his reputation for making bold decisions in such situations. They occasionally work and provide a game-changing moment. Things turned around on Thursday.
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