Jameson Williams and the Lions eager to bounce back from ’embarrassing’ loss.
The Detroit Lions are eager to get back on track after losing to the Chicago Bears in Week 14. With a shorter week of practices leading up to Saturday’s game, the team has been able to move forward faster.
There has been a sense of urgency within team headquarters with what Dan Campbell called a “really good” week of preparation.
“We had two good days of work, guys are really locked in,” Campbell said Thursday. “I thought yesterday was a great day for us. We still have one more day, red zone day, but I like where we are.”
“We’re focused on our stuff,” Williams said. “We’re moving fast, no drops, and everything’s going great for us.
“The stakes are high and we’re very close to clinching our NFC North division,” Williams added. “We’re motivated and ready to respond and get back on track.”
The Lions have a bye week and are scheduled to host Denver on Saturday.
We had an unfortunate loss last week, and we know it. Dan doesn’t have to tell us, and we know what we need to do to bounce back. Less turnovers, play better football, and just do what we do best.
The Lions have some of the best motivators in the NFL in Campbell, but the best way to maximize the team’s performance is to be intrinsically motivated before every game.
There’s a lot riding on Saturday’s game, not only because the Lions (2-2) are coming off a defeat, but also because of the close relationship between Campbell and Denver’s head coach, Sean Payton. That means a high level of production is necessary.
“I think when the players feel like they’re taking it upon themselves,” Campbell said, “you can really sense that kind of intensity and urgency. And that’s what we saw in Allen Park all week. ”
Turnovers
The Broncos entered Week 15 tied for the lead in the NFL with 24 takeaways. But it’s their opportunistic defense that’s been the key to their turnaround.
On the other hand, the Lions’ offense has been plagued by turnovers. In the last four weeks, the Rams’ quarterback, Jared Goff, has thrown nine turnovers, including five picks and four lost fumbles.
Heading into Saturday’s game, Williams recognizes the importance of turning the ball over, but he added that his offense isn’t worried about recent problems. “No, we don’t think about it,” Williams said. “We just want to go into the game not turning the ball over. That’s the main thing. We just want to not turn it over.”
