The Detroit Lions rolled to a convincing 44–22 victory over the injury-riddled Washington Commanders in Week 10, improving to 6–3 and restoring some momentum to a season that has been anything but straightforward. One of the biggest storylines heading into the matchup was head coach Dan Campbell stepping in to run the offense himself—a move that drew a notable response from wide receiver Jameson Williams afterward.
Detroit has dealt with significant adjustments this year after losing both of last season’s coordinators, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, to head-coaching jobs. Their absence has shown at times; the Lions’ offense has gone through uneven stretches and hasn’t always looked like the explosive unit fans have grown used to. Against Washington, however, things clicked much more smoothly with Campbell directing the play-calling, and Williams didn’t hesitate to acknowledge the difference.
Williams’ season has mirrored the offense’s inconsistency. Known for his ability to stretch the field, he’s alternated between massive performances and surprisingly quiet outings.
He’s topped 100 receiving yards twice but also logged three games under 25 yards, including a complete shutout against the Buccaneers. Detroit knows its attack becomes far more dynamic when Williams is involved, so Campbell made a point of dialing up opportunities for him in Week 10.
Reflecting on Campbell’s debut as playcaller, Williams praised the approach.
“The flow of the game just felt cleaner,” he said on The Insiders. “We spread the ball around, everyone got touches, and we were able to hit on big plays when it was our turn.”
Campbell Expected to Continue Calling Plays
Although offensive coordinator John Morton remains heavily involved, handing Campbell the in-game reins seems to have simplified things for the offensive staff. Morton can now focus more on building game plans during the week while Campbell manages adjustments on the fly.
Detroit’s next challenge, however, will be far tougher. The Lions host the 7–2 Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football in a matchup that could have major implications for the NFC’s No. 1 seed. With both teams eyeing home-field advantage, their 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff is shaping up to be one of the week’s marquee games.
