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Lions Have a Lot of Things to Fix After Two Tough Games in Four Days

  • On Thursday, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 at Highmark Stadium, racing to a 21-0 lead with touchdowns on their first four possessions.
  • Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell saw his defense allow at least 30 points in consecutive games for the first time in his tenure, while Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen accounted for five total touchdowns.
  • Blaming penalties for the 27-10 halftime deficit, Campbell told Amazon Prime sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung, "the little s--- is killing us" after Detroit committed seven penalties totaling 36 yards in the first half.
  • Linebacker Jack Campbell took accountability for the defensive effort, while edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson admitted the team was "not good enough" and expressed certainty that "Things will definitely be changed."
  • Detroit looks to regroup for their Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets on September 27, with Campbell expressing optimism about using the extra three days after Thursday's game to prepare.
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Aidan Hutchinson knows Lions’ defense must change. He’s just not sure how

Aidan Hutchinson stood by his locker after Thursday’s 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, looking confused and unable to explain what happened during the game or why the Detroit Lions’ defense struggled.

·Grand Rapids, United States
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Is Brad Holmes to blame for the Lions' early season issues?

Andrew Birkle and Christian Romo discuss Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions' front office deserving some of the blame for the poor start, particularly in the secondary, in an episode of the "Freep Sports Show" on Thursday, Sept. 17.

·Detroit, United States
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Lions have a lot of things to fix after two tough games in four days

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions knew they had a lot of things to fix after Sunday's 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints.

·Toronto, Canada
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Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Is Clueless, Defense Looks Amateurish

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator is not putting the roster in positions to succeed.

·New York, United States
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Lions-Bills: What Dan Campbell, players said after deflating Buffalo loss

The Lions ran into a buzz saw in Buffalo on Thursday Night Football – and the emotions afterward were high from the defense.

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Dan Campbell: It's a long season, Lions need to get better

"They got after us, and we didn't play good enough, and we didn't coach good enough. That falls on me," Campbell said.

·Stamford, United States
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Detroit Sports Nation broke the news on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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