'Wipe those tears from our eyes and play like 46': Lions defense turns Jack Campbell tragedy into fuel
Kelvin Sheppard reveals the emotional fourth-down blitz call he made for Jack Campbell and how "play like 46" became the Detroit Lions' rallying cry.
TL;DR
- The Detroit Lions defense is coping with the emotional toll of Jack Campbell's neck injury.
- The team is channeling their pain into inspiration, adopting Campbell's number 46 as a rallying cry.
- Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard emphasized the need to 'prepare and play like 46' to honor Campbell.
- Sheppard made a key fourth-down blitz call against the Vikings, inspired by the theme of playing for Campbell.
- The focus is on moving forward and playing with Campbell's known preparation and intensity, rather than dwelling on the tragedy.