Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell became the hot button of debate for his two decisions to go for it on fourth down in the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. While that debate rages on, Campbell has already said he doesn’t regret either of those decisions—and he’s largely supported by analytical analysis of his choices.
But on Monday after the game, Campbell did fess up to a coaching mistake that was made at the very end of the game.
With the Lions down 10 points and needed to score quick, Detroit faced a third-and-goal from the 1-yard line.