The Detroit Lions continue their incredible season with a commanding 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, marking their 10th win of the year and their ninth straight triumph. The Lions now boast a 10-1 record and stand tall atop the NFC North. Dominating conference opponents with a 6-1 record and sweeping divisional rivals so far at 2-0.
In the locker room after the game, head coach Dan Campbell delivered a passionate speech, emphasizing not only the rarity of such a streak in the NFL but also the team’s determination to clean up any lingering mistakes. “We’re in rare air right now,” Campbell said to his players. “How many of you guys have won nine in a row in the NFL? Raise your hand. It’s saying something; it’s rare.”
Campbell’s message was as much about appreciating the accomplishment as it was about maintaining focus. While acknowledging their hard work, he reminded the team that small improvements could make them even better as the season progresses. “We’re doing something special, which we knew we would,” Campbell said. “But there are little things to clean up. The most important thing is we found a way to get that win.”
The game itself highlighted the Lions’ balance across all phases. Their defense was relentless, holding the Colts to just six points, while the offense capitalized on key opportunities. Detroit’s special teams were also pivotal, pinning Indianapolis deep on multiple occasions.
Building a Winning Culture
Campbell’s speech didn’t just celebrate the current success; it reflected on how far the Lions have come as a team. Recalling their struggles from 2021 to early 2022, he reminded the players of the turning point in Chicago when they finally snapped an 11-game road losing streak. “Since then, we’re 16-5 on the road,” Campbell said. “Every one of you is a part of that. That’s big, man. We’re road warriors, and we’re damn good at home, too.”
Key contributors were highlighted in Campbell’s speech. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez earned praise for his eight-tackle performance, with seven being solo efforts. “Rodrigo, you played your best off,” Campbell said. Special teams ace Jack Fox also received recognition for pinning the Colts deep with a stellar 48-yard average on four punts, all landing inside the 20.