As Minnesota secured a narrow 27-25 victory over Green Bay Sunday evening, the stakes for
Week 18’s thrilling showdown between the Vikings and Detroit grew even further, with the
winner laying claim to not just the NFC North but the entire conference as well.
Detroit coach Dan Campbell’s family seems to be approaching this fateful divisional matchup
with the theatrical reverence it deserves, likening the Lions’ defense of Ford Field to the beloved
HBO drama “Game of Thrones.”
Campbell’s wife, Holly, posted an image of GOT character Sansa Stark with the following quote
overlayed: “If we don’t take back the North, we’ll never be safe. I want you to help me, but I’ll do
it myself if I have to.”
The Lions currently reign as defending champions of the “North,” winning their first divisional title in three decades last season thanks to a stunning revival of the long-suffering franchise led by Campbell. Returning much of their young core, the Lions entered the 2024-25 season as favorites to repeat their success in the NFC North, but Minnesota has since emerged from the opposite end of the preseason spectrum and matched Detroit’s 13-2 record entering the
penultimate week.
Minnesota was the first of the two teams to play this weekend, surging to an early lead against
another divisional rival in Green Bay and carrying a 27-10 edge into the midway point of the
fourth quarter. Jordan Love promptly led the Packers on consecutive touchdown drives,
narrowing the deficit to 27-25 by the two-minute warning, but Minnesota ultimately held on and
improved to 14-2 on the season, also eliminating Philadelphia from contention for the No. 1
overall seed.
Detroit, meanwhile, will face off against San Francisco on Monday night. However, because the Lions beat Minnesota earlier in the season, they will win the NFC North with a victory over Minnesota almost regardless of their result in Monday’s game — beating San Francisco would allow Detroit to advance in the case of a tie against the Vikings.
Campbell and company will kick off in San Francisco at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday night before heading home to face the Vikings on short rest. The Week 18 matchup between Detroit and Minnesota will broadcast on NBC at 8:15 p.m. ET Sunday.
As the Detroit Lions gear up for their crucial Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Dan Campbell’s wife made an interesting reference to the popular TV show Game of Thrones.
In a recent interview, Mrs. Campbell compared the Lions’ underdog mentality to the Stark family in Game of Thrones, saying, “Just like the Starks, we may not have all the power or resources, but we have heart and determination that can’t be underestimated.”
With the Lions fighting for a playoff spot in the final week of the regular season, the comparison to the resilient Stark family seems fitting. As they face off against the Vikings in a must-win game, Detroit fans are hoping that their team can channel the same strength and resilience that the Starks displayed in the face of adversity.
As the Lions prepare for this decisive clash, Dan Campbell’s wife’s Game of Thrones reference serves as a reminder that sometimes, it’s not about having the most talent or resources, but about having the heart and determination to overcome the odds. Let’s see if the Lions can channel their inner Stark and come out victorious in this crucial Week 18 matchup.
Tags:
- Dan Campbell
- Detroit Lions
- Game of Thrones
- Week 18
- Minnesota Vikings
- NFL
- Football
- Lions head coach
- Game of Thrones reference
- Decisive clash
- Wife of Dan Campbell
- Detroit Lions preparation
#Dan #Campbells #wife #references #Game #Thrones #Lions #prepare #decisive #Week #clash #Minnesota
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.