Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Lions coach Dan Campbell credits the New York Giants for preparing his team for the season after their violent joint practices in August.

When the Detroit Lions walked off the field at Levi's Stadium after the NFC Championship game last year, they were dejected but motivated. In the locker room, Dan Campbell stood in front of everyone and talked about how that might have been their only shot and how much harder it's going to be to

The Detroit Lions look like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, the best in franchise history. The Lions have turned into an NFC powerhouse thanks in large part to the transformative impact of head coach Dan Campbell.