The stakes are extremely high as the Detroit Lions prepare for their pivotal Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings. In addition to winning the NFC North, the victor of Sunday night’s game will guarantee the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which also means they’ll get an extra week off before the playoffs’ divisional round.
But when it comes to getting ready for their NFC North rivals, the Lions are at a slight disadvantage. Compared to the Vikings, who played their game on Sunday, the Lions have had a considerably shorter week following their thrilling 40-34 Monday Night Football victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Dan Campbell Talks About How the Short Week Affects
Lions head coach Dan Campbell recognized the effect of the hectic schedule during a recent press conference. “(It) pushed everything by – call it a day and a half,” Campbell said, describing how the team’s preparation was impacted by the Monday Night Football game. “Obviously, you lose the day. However, the west coast is working to recover something from that, only to have a little sleep so that you may rekindle your creativity and get your mind flowing.
Despite the Lions needing to adapt to the condensed timetable, Campbell emphasized that the team exerted considerable effort from the beginning of the week to compensate for the missed time.
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“So, that’s all, and then it’s really just on the front end of it, man, is that first – call it 24 hours, is really pushing hard there. And, we did that.”
The game against the Vikings is set to be a historic showdown, and while the Lions might be at a slight disadvantage in terms of rest, Campbell’s leadership and determination will certainly play a key role in ensuring his team is ready for the challenge.
The winner of this game will not only claim the NFC North, but also set the stage for a deeper playoff run, and the Lions are prepared to give it their all.
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