Coverage dated October 5, 2026 to October 6, 2026

Dan Campbell Makes Blunt Admission About Lions After Crushing Loss to Panthers

Headline from Newsweek

Dan Campbell had a blunt message after the Lions fell to 2-2 with a 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.

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Fox2 Detroit
Lions lose to Panthers: What Dan Campbell said about defensive woes in 32-26 defeat (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Oct 5, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
The Super Bowl contending Bills shredding the Detroit defense in Week 2 was one thing, but many were taken aback by the Panthers looking just as explosive, despite missing two receivers.
Newsweek
Dan Campbell Makes Blunt Admission About Lions After Crushing Loss to Panthers (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 5, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Dan Campbell had a blunt message after the Lions fell to 2-2 with a 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.
Fox2 Detroit
Lions' Campbell: 'A lot of our games are going to be this way' (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Oct 6, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
Lions coach Dan Campbell faced the media Monday and tackled defensive questions about what appears to be the team's biggest shortcoming. On Sunday night the Lions were beaten 32-26 by the Carolina Panthers in another showcase of the team's defensive struggles.