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Troy Aikman questions Dan Campbell playing Lions starters vs 49ers
The Detroit Lions decided that revenge and momentum were more important than rest in Week 17. ESPN analyst Troy Aikman questioned if that was the right move Monday night for a Lions squad that still has everything to play for.
When the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Lions lost any opportunity to lock up the NFC North, the 1-seed and a first-round bye before they play the Vikings in Week 18.
That means despite a 13-2 start to the season, nothing is guaranteed for the Lions, outside of at least a spot in the playoffs.
It also meant that the Lions’ game against the 6-9 San Francisco 49ers was rendered meaningless, because no matter what, it would all come down to Week 18.
Campbell indicated that the Lions would do just that if they found themselves in that position.
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But Aikman wasn’t so sure that was the right call.
Aikman discussed how the Lions had their bye week all the way back in Week 5 and went as far as calling the Lions “a tired football team.“
The former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback and longtime broadcaster continued to bring up the issue throughout the first half, including after a big hit on tight end Sam LaPorta, and on other plays said Campbell would be happy to just get out with any major injuries.
Only time will tell if Aikman was right.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned FOX Sports analyst Troy Aikman raised some eyebrows during a recent broadcast when he questioned Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s decision to play his starters in a preseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Aikman, who won three Super Bowls during his career with the Cowboys, expressed concern over the potential risk of injury to key players like quarterback Jared Goff and running back D’Andre Swift in a game that ultimately doesn’t count towards the regular season standings.
While preseason games are typically used as a way for coaches to evaluate their roster and make final roster decisions, Aikman’s comments bring up a valid point about the balance between getting players reps and keeping them healthy for the regular season.
It will be interesting to see how Campbell responds to Aikman’s criticism and if he decides to adjust his approach to playing starters in future preseason games. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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