Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell gave updates on a number of injured players during his media session Tuesday. Campbell offered good news on Terrion Arnold and Kevin Zeitler, who both left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have a week off to heal up and rest. That could be key for a team that is as injured as the Lions are, and it does appear the team will benefit. On Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell offered several injury updates on the team.
When asked how he plans to unwind before the playoffs, Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered another hilarious one-liner.
"We got much better news on Zeitler and Arnold. I can't guarantee that they are playing but it is much better than when the injuries happened," he said.
The Lions also got positive news on Terrion Arnold and Kevin Zeitler. NFL Network reports Arnold is day-to-day with a foot contusion.
After the game, Dan Campbell shared a message for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell that was seen as a veiled shot at the Rams. “I’ll see you in two weeks,” he said during their postgame handshake. Dan Campbell to Kevin O’Connell: “I’ll see you in two weeks.” pic.twitter.com/WVnFoNsIx5
Lions' coach Dan Campbell confirms RB David Montgomery's return for the NFL divisional round, boosting Detroit's playoff hopes.
The Detroit Lions clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history, defeating the rival Minnesota Vikings, 31–9 to secure the NFC North title and earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs.
Dan Campbell had a 6-word message for Kevin O’Connell after the big Week 18 game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. The Lions beat up on the Vikings 31-9 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.,