ALLEN PARK — If Dan Campbell were to dial up a call for the Detroit Lions to go for it on every fourth down moving forward, regardless of the position it puts the defense in, Kelvin Sheppard would welcome the challenge.

The Lions’ defensive coordinator backed Campbell’s aggressive playcalling, which has come under question in recent days after it played a part in the team’s 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Because of how well Detroit’s defense has played under Sheppard this season, he was asked Thursday whether their performance should be a reason the offense doesn’t have to take the risks it did on fourth down in the loss to Philadelphia.

“I love it. I absolutely love it, because that speaks volumes to me directly,” Sheppard said regarding the aggression. “Because our he

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