US Edition3 Burning Questions: How Will Dan Campbell Handle Chess Match with Ben Johnson?
Both teams aim to avoid a 0-2 start in the NFC North as the Lions face their former offensive coordinator turned Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, in a key divisional rivalry.
- The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday in a high-stakes game featuring Lions coach Dan Campbell facing former assistant Ben Johnson.
- Johnson left Detroit after six years to lead the Bears this offseason, calling it a tough decision influenced by strong ties to Chicago's community despite some fans' mixed feelings.
- Both teams enter the game off losses and emphasize mastering the basics, with Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard downplaying Johnson's impact and anticipating a contest like training camp.
- Sheppard praised Johnson’s strengths saying, "Everything," while Campbell stated, "We're on equal playing ground really," signaling mutual respect despite rivalry tensions.
- The matchup carries implications for both teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start and for Johnson to demonstrate progress leading the Bears against his former team.
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3 burning questions: How will Dan Campbell handle chess match with Ben Johnson?
Can a return home help some of the communication issues on offense. Also, how can the Lions create pressure and who might have the upper hand between Campbell and Johnson heading into Week 2.
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