First impressions can be powerful and deceiving.

When the Detroit Lions flopped in their season opener against Green Bay, Dan Campbell's revamped coaching staff became the focal point. The offense looked punchless under new coordinator and Ben Johnson's replacement, John Morton. The defense failed to generate a pass rush or make any big plays under Aaron Glenn's replacement, Kelvin Sheppard.

The narrative leading up to the Lions' home opener against Chicago became so prevalent in the media and the team's fan base, Campbell's choice for his lead assistants may as well have changed their names to Mo and Curly.

That all changed last Sunday afternoon. For three hours, the Lions looked just as ferocious as they did during the 2024 regular season , when they rolled to a 15-2 record.

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