The Detroit Lions lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 6, suffering their first defeat since the season opener against Green Bay.
History suggests Detroit won’t stay down for long.
The Lions haven’t lost consecutive games since October 2022, a streak that spans almost three years under head coach Dan Campbell.
With a “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, Campbell remains confident his team will respond with the same intensity that’s kept them from back-to-back losses.
“It’s our players,” Campbell said. “They don’t like losing. And they go back to work.”
The Lions haven’t lost back-to-back games since October of 2022. Dan Campbell explained why.
“It’s our players,” he said. “They don’t like losing. And they go back to work.” pic.twitter.com/vlvrcipz1M
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 16, 2025
He pointed to their work ethic and competitive nature as the driving forces behind their ability to bounce back quickly.
Campbell also emphasized the value a loss can provide when properly processed. He noted that defeats sharpen focus and create urgency, pushing the team to address its weaknesses and refine its execution.
Learning to win tight games against quality opponents builds the habits that define contenders later in the season.
He views this difficult stretch as an opportunity for growth rather than a setback, believing the Lions will emerge stronger from the experience.
The upcoming schedule presents significant challenges for Detroit.
After their bye week, the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings at home, then travel to play the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.
Each matchup carries playoff seeding implications in the tightly contested NFC.
