The Rams hung a photo of Dan Campbell’s “two weeks” message to Kevin O’Connell in their locker room, using it as motivation for Monday
The Rams have plenty of bulletin board material for Monday's playoff game, but none of it has come from the Vikings.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell didn’t know it at the time, but he gave the Los Angeles Rams some great bulletin-board material following his team’s 31-9
NFL teams must identify and collect as many microscopic edges as they can find, and the coaches of the Lions and Commanders provide one blueprint.
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
Dan Campbell typically doesn’t look too far ahead or reflect too much on the past, but for a moment Tuesday, the Detroit Lions’ ultra-confident head coach allowed himself a moment of
Dan Campbell likely didn’t have ill-intent behind it, but his quip to Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell after the Lions beat Minnesota in Sunday’s season finale may come back to bite both teams in the rear end.
The Vikings are coming off of a 31-9 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions that gave Detroit the NFC North title, sealing coach O'Connell's team's round one playoff fate. On Friday, it was revealed that the Rams are using a postgame quote from Lions coach Dan Campbell as motivation ahead of their showdown with the Vikings.
Saturday night marks the beginning of the Detroit Lions 2024-25 playoffs when they face the Washington Commanders. While the Upper Peninsula is evenly divided on the Packers-Lions rivalry, the Pack’s elimination to Philadelphia last week leaves just one Yooper-beloved team standing.
After thumping the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Kevin O'Connell he'd "see [him] in two weeks," hinting at the two teams squaring off in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs.