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Mike Tomlin supports Dan Campbell's late fourth-down decision
Tomlin backs Campbell's risky fourth-down call in Packers game.
In brief
Tomlin backs Campbell's risky fourth-down call in Packers game. Mike Tomlin praised Dan Campbell's fourth-down decision that cost the Lions a potential touchdown. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Tomlin's support for Campbell
Mike Tomlin praised Dan Campbell's fourth-down decision in the Packers game.
“It centers around elite quarterback play”
Campbell's fourth-down play
Campbell went for it with 4:53 left, resulting in a two-yard loss.
Campbell's post-game explanation
Campbell said he believed they would get the ball and had a chance to answer if it failed.
Tomlin's analysis
Tomlin said the decision was about elite quarterback play and giving the quarterback a chance.
“It centers around elite quarterback play”
Lions' field goal attempt
Lions got the ball back after defense stiffened and special teams blocked the field goal.
Analytics vs. feel
Tomlin's decision shows analytics and feel align on fourth-down strategy.
Campbell's historical context
Campbell was first to go for it on fourth down inside own 25 in tie game since 2014.
Tomlin's past example
Tomlin ran fake punt from own 20 in 27-27 game against Browns with 9:48 left.
In short
Mike Tomlin praised Dan Campbell's fourth-down decision that cost the Lions a potential touchdown.
