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Dan Campbell Admits Mistakes in Game Challenges

10/23/2025

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Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions head coach, acknowledged a mistake in challenging Cade Otton's catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with replays showing Otton was down short of the first down and the Lions gaining the favorable outcome.
Campbell also admitted to a "total mess-up" in challenging a fumble by quarterback Baker Mayfield.
He emphasized learning from these experiences as the season progresses.

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Story summary

Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions head coach, acknowledged a mistake in challenging Cade Otton's catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with replays showing Otton was down short of the first down and the Lions gaining the favorable outcome.
Campbell also admitted to a "total mess-up" in challenging a fumble by quarterback Baker Mayfield.
He emphasized learning from these experiences as the season progresses.