The Detroit Lions have wrapped up two consecutive Thursday night games against divisional rivals—the Bears and the Packers—leaving Detroit football fans without their team this weekend.
With the Lions taking a well-earned break ahead of next weekend’s clash with the Buffalo Bills and their star quarterback, Josh Allen, some Motor City fans have found a creative way to fill the void. They’ve organized a Dan Campbell lookalike contest to keep the football spirit alive during the team’s extended rest period.
When asked about the contest, Lions head coach Dan Campbell responded with his signature humor.
“I don’t know why you’d waste your time with that,” Campbell said earlier this week before the game against the Packers. “There’s got to be better things to do—unless the prize is something worth having. Is there a legitimate prize to it? Maybe I’ll get in it.”
Campbell, who guided the Lions to an NFC North title last season, has his team knocking on the door for the best record in the NFC and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
That edge could prove crucial as Detroit aims to achieve its lofty goal of a Super Bowl berth. The Lions fell short last season, losing on the road to San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game after a dramatic second-half rally by Kyle Shanahan’s squad.
As the Lions prepare for their next showdown, the city of Detroit is finding ways to keep the energy alive—even if it means a contest inspired by their charismatic head coach.
