Dan Campbell Puts the NFL on Notice After Lions Bye Week
The Detroit Lions have begun the 2025 NFL season with a 5-2 record. They have won five of their last six games, and in the game they lost, the Lions dealt with multiple injuries in the secondary on the road against
But Dan Campbell’s message in his opening statement during his press conference after the team’s bye week was rather simply — the Lions can be even better.
“I really believe we haven’t played our best ball yet, collectively, in all three phases, and that’s really what we’re trying to get to here is how we can sharpen ourselves,” Campbell told reporters. “We know it’s going to take every phase.
“Every game is different and one unit may have to pick up the slack, but we have to play complete ball across the board.”
Campbell stressed the team has to keep getting better to keep up with the other teams in the race. One of those teams is the
Dan Campbell Continues to Stress Complimentary Football
Detroit’s success over the past few years has largely been behind an elite offense. But to begin the 2025 season, Campbell seems to have gone out of his way to stress all three phases.
The Lions have responded. They are ranked eighth in total offense and overall defense. The Lions are also third in points scored and 11th in points allowed.
On special teams,
But as is typical during NFL bye weeks, Campbell and his coaching staff conducted self-scouting. With that, the Lions have found new things to correct.
“I really believe you tighten a screw here, you tighten a belt and all of a sudden this thing is running like a well-oiled machine,” Campbell said. “So, just a couple of things, that’s all.
“So, easily correctable things that we can do better. And I’m talking about coaches and players, myself, all of us.”
Lions to Host Minnesota Vikings Following Bye Week
Campbell mentioned the Vikings right after talking about teams that are in the race with the Lions. But on November 2, the Lions will have the opportunity to put a lot of distant between themselves and the Vikings.
Minnesota has lost two straight and sits in last place of the NFC North. With a win, the Lions would move three games in front of the Vikings, who finished second in the division last year.
The Green Bay Packers lead the NFC North and have already defeated the Lions. But the Lions trail by only half a game, and the two teams will meet for a rematch on Thanksgiving in Detroit.
After hosting the Vikings, the Lions will go on the road for consecutive matchups in the NFC East. First, Detroit will visit the Washington Commanders and then the Philadelphia Eagles
Washington upset the Lions in the NFC divisional round last January.
The Lions will have a third straight NFC East matchup against the
Daniel Jones Turns Down $1 Million and a Lamborghini – and the Reason Behind That Decision Might Just Make Him an Immortal Pride of the Indianapolis Colts.
Amid a turbulent season where the Indianapolis Colts are still searching for their rhythm, Daniel Jones — the face of loyalty and resilience — delivered a moment that reminded the world what true greatness looks like.
Daniel Jones on new coaches, offseason training | Colts Minicamp 2025
According to reports from ESPN and Indianapolis Star, the Colts officially offered Jones a three-year, $45 million contract extension, along with a $1 million cash bonus and a Lamborghini Huracán STO as a symbol of gratitude for his years of service and leadership.
But instead of accepting the lavish reward, Jones shocked everyone in the room.
In a private meeting with head coach Shane Steichen and executive vice president Chris Ballard, Jones paused, smiled faintly, and said something no one expected:
“I don’t need a car or a check to remind me of who I am. I play for this city, for the people who fill that stadium every Sunday. If I’m being rewarded for loyalty, then let that loyalty mean something.”
At his request, $5 million from the total value of the contract will go directly to the Indianapolis Youth Dream Project, a fund that supports scholarships and youth athletic development across Indiana. Meanwhile, the Lamborghini will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Colts Community Foundation.
The gesture instantly went viral, racking up over 3 million views in just 24 hours. Colts fans flooded social media with messages like “This is what being a Colt truly means” and “He’s not just a player — he’s family.”
Even Michael Pittman Jr. reposted the video with the caption: “You can’t teach heart — Jones has it.”
Head coach Shane Steichen was visibly emotional when asked about the moment:
“I’ve seen a lot of talented players, but very few men like Jones. He’s not chasing headlines — he’s building a legacy. That kind of love for a city... you can’t coach that. You just feel it.”
When reporters later pressed Jones on why he turned down the gifts, he replied with quiet conviction:
“I came from nothing. Where I’m from, having a ball to play with was already a blessing. If I can give a kid that same chance — a reason to dream — then that’s all I need. That’s what Indianapolis gave me.”
The NFL released a statement soon after, calling Jones’ decision “a timeless act of humility, loyalty, and heart — the kind of moment that reminds us why football still matters.”
For Jones, the $45 million contract isn’t about wealth — it’s about giving back to the city that made him who he is. And with that decision, he didn’t just secure his future with the Colts — he cemented his place as an immortal pride of the Colts.
BREAKING: Steelers sign wide receiver after release from 49ers
Following rumors that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been interested in adding a wide receiver to help bolster the receiving game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team did just that on Monday.
Following their Sunday Night Football loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Steelers went ahead and added wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Monday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported.
He will join a Steelers wide receiver room that includes DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, and more.
Who is Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 31, began the 2025 regular season as part of the San Francisco 49ers. Following a stint on injured reserve with a quad injury, the wideout got healthy and was released by the 49ers earlier this month.
He will now join his third organization this season after signing a one-year, $4 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks and getting released before the start of the regular season.
The veteran wideout has already built chemistry with Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as the two played together with the Green Bay Packers from 2018 to 2021, where they linked together for 13 touchdowns during their tenure.
In eight NFL seasons, Valdes-Scantling has 209 receptions, 3,606 receiving yards, and 20 total touchdowns in his career. He will most likely start on the Steelers' practice squad, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
