\u201cLet\u2019s try something a little different,\u201d Campbell said on Monday. \u201cLook, I know what I want to do, I know how I want to do it. Now, that being said, this is a collaborative effort, now. I was taking input from (offensive coordinator) John Morton the whole time, and the other coaches. [\u2026] But I just wanted to change things up a little bit. Let\u2019s just see if maybe a different play-caller can, maybe give us a little rhythm. That\u2019s all. And, honestly, it\u2019s nothing more than that.\u201d<\/p>\n
This decision by Campbell drove several NFL power rankings analysts\u2019 decision-making this week, with some believing it\u2019s a sign they\u2019re preparing for a push toward the Super Bowl, while others are waiting to see how things play out over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at how things shook out in this week\u2019s power rankings.<\/p>\n
The Ringer: 4 (Previous rank: 6)<\/strong><\/p>\n I think it was fair for Lions head coach Dan Campbell to take control of his offense due to hot-and-cold play from that unit over the past few weeks and a reported disconnect<\/a> between players and new OC and play caller John Morton. We\u2019ve grown accustomed to Detroit succeeding with a particular style, led by its rushing attack that sets up big passes off of play-action. And if that\u2019s the way Campbell wants to keep things now that he\u2019s the voice in Jared Goff\u2019s headset, this move makes sense.<\/p>\n Still, I have a feeling that this offense has taken a step back in 2025 because regression is inevitable in this league, and the interior of Detroit\u2019s offensive line is worse now than it was in years past. Maybe it\u2019ll all work out, but I can\u2019t use Sunday\u2019s game against an awful Commanders defense as a signal in either direction.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sports Illustrated: 5 (Previous rank: 6)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Athletic: 5 (Previous rank: 7)<\/strong><\/p>\n Breakout player<\/strong>: Jack Campbell<\/p>\n The third-year linebacker is a tackling machine against the run (76 stops overall). That\u2019s no surprise. His four sacks and four quarterback hits are, though. Considered a one-dimensional player when the Lions (supposedly) overdrafted him with the 18th pick in 2023, Campbell has proven to be anything but that. The other Campbell, head coach Dan, took over play-calling duties Sunday, which is worth monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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