In a surprising move on Sunday, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator John Morton. While not fully unexpected amid growing calls for it to occur or for Morton to move to the sideline, the unannounced nature of it and speculation surrounding Campbell's spectacles caught many off guard.
The move was a successful one, as the Lions' offense dominated in their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders. The late-season change in play-calling was eerily reminiscent of a similar move Campbell made in 2021 when, around the same time in the season, Campbell took over from then-OC Anthony Lynn.