Campbell Admits Lions Dug Hole After Thanksgiving Loss

Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the Detroit Lions have "dug themselves a little bit of a hole" following their Thanksgiving Day defeat. The loss extended their dismal record on Thanksgiving to 1-8 over the last nine contests, significantly slimmed their NFC North title hopes. The team faced further adversity with multiple key players sustaining injuries during the game, including star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is expected to miss a couple of weeks.

The Lions' offense showed flashes despite being shorthanded, with rookie Isaac TeSlaa and veteran Jameson Williams making notable plays. Williams recorded a career-high 144 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, critical moments, like a failed fourth-down conversion with under eleven minutes remaining, proved costly. Quarterback Jared Goff expressed frustration over a missed connection on fourth down, believing it was a play that could have changed the game's momentum.