LANDOVER, Md. -- Dan Campbell confirmed he took over calling plays again for the Detroit Lions, saying he made the decision after last week’s loss.

The Lions responded in a big way, scoring on all eight possessions before kneeling out the game. They throttled the Washington Commanders, 44-22, with the offense looking explosive, creative and balanced, while unlocking Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs to explosive performances .

Campbell said he and offensive coordinator John Morton spoke the day after the team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. When it came to making the call, Campbell felt the need to mix things up and to see if a different person calling the plays could get the team’s high-powered offense into a better rhythm.

“It was just -- let’s try something a little different, rig

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