Many were surprised when the NFL announced the Detroit Lions would be the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 1 opponent for the opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season. While the Super Bowl champion typically gets the national spotlight of that kickoff game, to put the Lions—a team that didn’t make the playoffs last year.
Lions coach Dan Campbell joined “Good Morning Football” on Friday morning to discuss the decision and offer his thoughts on the team earning the right to be featured in primetime.
“That means a lot, man. Yes, it means you’re gaining respect,” Campbell said.