Dan Campbell: I did not have the Lions ready coming out of the bye

Lions head coach Dan Campbell admitted his team appeared unprepared during their 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, despite having extra preparation time due to a bye week. Campbell took responsibility for the performance, citing critical errors in all phases of the game as key factors in the loss. He expressed surprise at the team's performance, describing it as one of their worst in a long time, marked by rust and lack of sync. The defeat drops the Lions to a 5-3 record, surpassing their total losses from last season. Campbell remains confident in the team's ability to rebound and emphasized the need for improvement in preparation.