ALLEN PARK — Dan Campbell joked that he got 10-12 hours of sleep on Sunday night after the win over the Falcons.
It’s more likely 3-4 hours —the Lions coach looked a little bleary and sounded somewhat hoarse on Monday — due to the quick-turnaround to play at Green Bay on Thursday in the Lions’ first NFC North game this season.
Usually Mondays are spent going over Sunday’s game, but Campbell said they had a few things to correct and then moved onto the Packers. The team had a meeting and a walk-through Monday and will do the same on Tuesday.
“What we all have to keep in mind really the way we played yesterday collectively is how we have to go in and play this game,’’ Campbell said. “It’s going to take every one of us and man, everybody had to do their part and it’s never about one person. It’s about everybody – coaches, players – in all three phases to win. … We do that i like our chances out there.’’
It’s not just another game it’s a divisional rival in a tough environment. The Packers (2-1) are coming off a 18-17 win over the Saints at Lambeau on Sunday.
“It’ll be a tough environment, it’ll be a special environment,’’ Campbell said. “I think there is always something special about going out to Lambeau. I just told the rookies you’re going to enjoy this, it doesn’t get any better, it will be an outstanding atmosphere.’’
It’s tough to forget the last time the teams met. The Lions went to Green Bay and knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Packers out of the playoffs with a 20-16 win on national TV on Jan. 8. Aidan Hutchinson sacked Rodgers twice and Kerby Joseph intercepted him, his third pick of Rodgers last season. Former Lions RB Jamaal Williams ran in for a pair of touchdowns.
INJURY UPDATE
Detroit’s offensive line has taken a big hit injury wise and it’s unclear who will be available on Thursday night.
Left tackle Taylor Decker (ankle) and guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not play on Sunday and were listed as limited practice on the injury report that was required on Monday even though there was only a walk-through.
On Monday night, Decker said if it is up to him he will play on Thursday. But it’s up to those above him to make the decision.
“There will be some guys that it’ll be hard to get them to the game probably and there will be some other guys that will have a chance, that have played but have been on the injury report,’’ Campbell said.
Backup tackle Matt Nelson, who was injured in Sunday’s win, will require surgery on his ankle. Rookie Colby Sorsdal, who made his NFL debut, got into the game for 36 snaps after tackle Dan Skipper (who went in for Nelson) was injured.
“Sorsdal certainly – Skip went in there and banged away and got an injury. Sorsdale went in and honestly he did a solid job. He went in and filled in admirably. He’ll get better from those reps he took,’’ Campbell said.
Because the Lions are playing on Thursday they were required to publish an injury report even though they just had a walk-through on Monday. Vaitai and Ragnow were listed as out, but it was just considered a rest day for the center.
Those with limited practice: Decker; FB Jason Cabinda (knee); G Jonah Jackson (thigh); S Kerby Joseph (hip) who did not play Sunday; RB David Montgomery (thigh) who was inactive Sunday; and CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) who has not played yet.
Montgomery wants to play but just said he is just taking it day to day.
WILLIAMS REJOINS TEAM
Wide receiver Jameson Williams is halfway through his six-game suspension for gambling. At this point he is allowed in the Lions practice facility and can go to meetings. He is not allowed to practice.
“We’re going to do everything we can,’’ Campbell said. “It’s just good to have him back.”
Williams had a hamstring issue when he left, but Campbell said that is good.
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