The Detroit Lions pulled off a dramatic comeback last Sunday, overcoming a 23-7 halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Texans 26-23, thanks to a clutch 52-yard field goal by Jake Bates. After the game, head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff were seen walking off the field together, sharing a moment. When asked about it, Campbell revealed that Goff said to him, “We’re just built different.” Campbell agreed, affirming that the team is indeed different from past Lions squads.
This statement from Goff resonates deeply, as it reflects the shift in culture and mentality within the team. For years, the Lions were known for faltering in situations like the one they faced against the Texans. It wasn’t long ago that the Lions would have been the ones to lose such a game, finding ways to let victory slip through their fingers.
The contrast with past seasons is striking. Even just last week, in tough weather conditions, it seemed like a game the old Lions would have lost. In the past, injuries, penalties, and other setbacks would often lead to a collapse. But this team, under Campbell’s leadership, is different. They have shown a remarkable ability to overcome adversity and keep fighting.
What’s happening in Detroit right now is truly remarkable. The Lions are embracing challenges, and rather than shrinking from difficult moments, they seem to rise to the occasion. This resilience marks a stark departure from the team’s history of struggling in the face of adversity, leaving fans wondering why the Lions couldn’t have always played this way.
The key difference now is belief. The Lions have developed a newfound confidence and self-assurance that has carried them through tough situations. Where past teams would have folded, this one perseveres—proving that when you believe in yourselves, you can achieve things that seemed impossible in the past.
