After careful consideration, Detroit coach Dan Campbell went full throttle with his starters in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship game, and the Lions escaped Levi’s Stadium with a 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers while avoiding major injuries.

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    27 days ago

    It was only the right thing because nobody got hurt. If any key players suffered an injury, the press would be roasting him for playing starters for pride.

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      27 days ago

      The broadcast booth already was questioning his decision the whole game last night.

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    26 days ago

    I’ve always thought this take was kind of stupid. It’s not like college where you have 90 players and can sit every starter.

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    25 days ago

    Lions are already playing 3rd stringers on defense. What more does everyone want?? /s