Dan Campbell had his Lions players fired up and ready to conquer anything after the franchise’s first playoff win in 32 years. Delivering a heartfelt speech, Campbell passionately addressed the team in the locker room following their narrow 24-23 victory over the L.A. Rams in the Wild Card matchup on Sunday.
The win earned them a spot in the Divisional Round, where they are set to face the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
In his third season with Detroit, Campbell left nothing unsaid as he praised general manager Brad Holmes and quarterback Jared Goff, awarding them game balls. Expressing the electric atmosphere of the game, Campbell emphasized the unparalleled joy and fulfillment of the moment, describing it as “everything you dream of and then more.”
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General manager Brad Holmes was equally exuberant, letting out a celebratory scream in an elevator, captured on video.
Emotions ran high at Ford Field, especially considering the matchup against former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, who spent 12 seasons in Motor City before being traded to L.A. in 2021. The victory brought visible tears to some fans in the crowd, a testament to the challenging seasons the Lions endured before this turnaround.
Notable A-list supporters like Eminem, Barry Sanders, and Big Sean were in attendance, savoring the significance of the moment. Slim Shady, in particular, had playfully urged Stafford to let the Lions win, claiming a favor owed for Stafford’s Super Bowl halftime show performance when he secured his first ring with the Rams in the 2021 season. With this playoff win, it seems Marshall can consider the debt settled.
