The Detroit Lions defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-9 on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida, extending their winning streak to four games in an emotional week following the neck injury of All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for a touchdown and Jared Goff threw for 170 yards as the Lions honored their injured teammate, who was placed on injured reserve after being hospitalized with a neck injury suffered during the previous week's win over Minnesota.
The victory moved Lions coach Dan Campbell into second place alone on the franchise's all-time wins list with 54 regular-season victories in his sixth season. Wayne Fontes holds the franchise record with 66 wins from 1988 to 1996. "The whole week was prepare and play like Jack. Kind of felt like we owed it to him," Campbell said after the game.
Detroit's top-ranked offense managed 271 yards, well below its season average of 395.4 yards per game, as Miami's defense pressured Goff throughout. The Lions quarterback completed 17 of 25 passes while being sacked three times and threw his second interception of the season. Gibbs averaged 3.7 yards per carry on 20 attempts, scoring an 8-yard touchdown in the third quarter that put Detroit ahead 16-6. Kicker Jake Bates made four field goals, including a 43-yarder with 4:28 remaining that gave the Lions a 10-point lead.
Lions players arrived at Hard Rock Stadium wearing number 46 jerseys to honor Campbell, whose jersey hung in his locker before the game. Miami quarterback Malik Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards and an interception while dealing with a groin injury. The Dolphins went 0 for 3 in the red zone and committed 11 penalties in the loss. Detroit will travel to Munich to face New England next Sunday, while Miami hosts Indianapolis.