Lions Aim to Keep Momentum Rolling Against Buffalo Bills
The Detroit Lions, winners of 11 consecutive games and sitting atop the NFC, are preparing for a crucial Week 15 clash against the Buffalo Bills. Coming off a mini-bye, the Lions look to clean up minor issues that have hindered their execution in key areas, such as the red zone and discipline with penalties.
Dan Campbell Stresses Clean Play
Head coach Dan Campbell is focused on eliminating penalties that have cropped up in recent games, such as holding calls that negated scoring opportunities. Over the past two games, the Lions have been flagged 13 times, including costly red-zone penalties against the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
“There’s little things on offense, defense, and special teams… that are putting us in bad positions, and we need to completely disinfect all of that,” Campbell said. “How clean of a game can we play? That will serve us well.”
Facing a Bills team hungry to bounce back after a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Campbell emphasized that this matchup is “just the next big game” on Detroit’s schedule, not one to be overhyped.
The Offensive Mindset
Quarterback Jared Goff acknowledged the challenge of matching up against a high-powered Bills offense led by Josh Allen.
“If they score a ton of points, we’ve got to score a ton of points,” Goff noted.
The Lions’ offense will need to be sharp, especially given the stakes and the potential for a shootout at Ford Field.
Game-Day Aesthetics: New Look for Ford Field
Adding to the excitement, Lions supporters will notice a fresh look at Ford Field. The end zones have been repainted, and a sleek black Lions logo now adorns the center of the field, complementing the team’s all-black uniforms for the matchup.
What’s at Stake
With both teams harboring Super Bowl aspirations, the game is a pivotal test for the Lions to solidify their NFC dominance and extend their winning streak, while the Bills look to stay competitive in the AFC playoff race. Clean football and discipline will be key for Detroit as they seek to maintain their momentum against a formidable AFC foe.