ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell opened up about his Monday Night Football injury, the team’s defensive performance, and the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns.
Campbell revealed he sustained an injury during the game but never considered leaving.
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“Anyone can do this. When you get in a game, Monday Night Football adrenaline going, you don’t feel anything,” said Campbell.
Campbell described the moment he realized the injury was serious.
“When it happened, I thought I bit my tongue or the inside of my mouth, but it was a little worse than that. It looks good now,” Campbell said.
Defensive effort
Reflecting on the defense’s effort, Campbell said, “We did a good job overall. There were some times of miscommunication and some explosive plays, but we held strong.”
Browns matchup
Looking ahead to the Cleveland game, Campbell highlighted the challenges posed by their veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and a talented offense.
“They’ve got good tight ends, young backs, and a hungry receiving core. Their offensive line is solid, so we have to play hard,” Campbell said.
Campbell noted that this Browns team is different from past years.
“Usually, Cleveland is kind of at the end of the season and not making the playoffs. This team is hungry with the right guys,” Campbell said.
Campbell also commented on the Browns’ defense, praising their hard play and playmakers.
“It’s going to be a good test for us. We have to limit explosive plays,” Campbell said.
On his own performance this season, Campbell said, “I feel like I’ve done a good job communicating and getting everyone in the right call. I need to keep progressing and take it one day at a time.”
History
The upcoming challenge against Cleveland’s vaunted defense, backed by Myles Garrett, will be a tall task for the Lions’ offense.
Detroit leads the all-time series against the Browns, but the history between these two franchises includes four championship games, with the Lions’ last championship win coming in 1957.
The teams’ first significant matchups occurred in the 1950s, with both franchises frequently battling for league supremacy.
Detroit has won 19 of the 24 total games played between the two teams, although the Browns have won the most recent game, 13-10, inside Huntington Bank Field.
Here’s a fun fact: the Ravens were originally the Browns before they relocated from Cleveland to Baltimore in 1995, leading to a controversial decision where the city was able to retain the team name, while Charm City received the expansion team’s name.
With revenge on their minds, the Lions will host the Browns on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, inside Ford Field at 1 p.m.