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Dan Campbell explains why the Lions didn’t drain more play clock vs. Vikings

While Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell owned up to some of his more obvious late-game decisions against the Minnesota Vikings—including admitting he 100 percent made the wrong decision on a late field goal attempt that gave Minnesota good field position for their game-winning drive—one potential mistake went unaddressed on Sunday night.

With seven minutes and change remaining in the game and a running clock, the Lions were up three and looking to drain as much clock while adding to their score. The Lions actually had a somewhat successful drive, taking 10 plays, gaining 43 yards and milking 4:20 of precious time off the clock.