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Here is everything Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the Lions defeated the Chicago Bears to improve to 11-1 on the season.

Opening Statement:

“Alright. Happy Thanksgiving. Hey, good win. I mean, you find a way to get the “W,” that’s ultimately what we did and we found a way. Credit to that team , they played hard, we knew they would. Hard-fought game and I just thought there was a number of things, you know, I thought we started off pretty hot offensively. And defensively, getting the three-and-outs, really getting them off the field, and really chewing up all the first half. But the turnover going in, the penalties that we had in the red zone, hurt us, you know. A little bit of the details of the passing game hurt us in some things. Thought we ran it pretty good, but ultimately that one right before halftime, they go for it on fourth down, we stop them, now we have the ball and we give it back to them. It didn’t cost us anything, and that hurts, so that gives you a little momentum. And they come out, they score after halftime. But what I loved is our offense went down and scored, we answered back. So, even when things aren’t working perfect, we play complementary football . We go three-and-out, man, Jack Fox, what a massive punt, puts it down there on the one-yard line, that’s a huge play—and then ultimately our defense at the end of that game holds. So, I’m proud of the way they fought. We did what we had to do. We’re going to move forward. We’re going to enjoy this first Thanksgiving win since I’ve been here, and our guys are going to enjoy it. We’re going to enjoy it. We’ve got a couple of days off before we’re back getting ready for Green Bay, our players do, and then we’re on to the next one. So proud of the guys.”

On Za’Darius Smith’s performance and his sack before the last play of the game:

“Yeah, I mean, look, our guys up front, I thought, played their tails off. Za’Darius (Smith) did some really good things. I thought DJ Reader , I thought he was outstanding. Mac (Alim McNeill), I thought (Josh) Paschal before he had the injury, … Read More