Lions take down 49ers as Dan Campbell’s ‘full throttle’ mindset saw starters play entire game

The Detroit Lions pulled off an impressive win against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, despite not necessarily needing the victory for playoff contention. Head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that it would be “full throttle” on the West Coast, and he stuck to his word as the Lions played their starters throughout the game.

The game started off with a bit of revenge on the minds of the Lions, as they remembered their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium. Quarterback Jared Goff had a standout performance, throwing for three touchdowns and 303 yards. One of the most memorable plays of the game was a perfectly executed lateral play that resulted in a touchdown for Jameson Williams.

The 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, started strong with three consecutive touchdown drives. However, the Lions defense stepped up in the second half, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on them. Safety Kerby Joseph, who leads the NFL in interceptions this season, had a key pick that led to a Lions touchdown.

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs also had a standout performance, rushing for 117 yards and adding a crucial touchdown to seal the win for the Lions. Despite a late surge by the 49ers, the Lions were able to secure the victory with a recovered onside kick.

In terms of individual performances, Amon-Ra St. Brown led the Lions in receptions, while Sam LaPorta had a solid game with 64 receiving yards. On the 49ers side, Purdy had an impressive game with 377 passing yards and three touchdowns, with Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle leading the team in receiving yards.

Overall, the Lions showed resilience and determination in this game, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. The win against the 49ers serves as a statement for the team as they head into the final stretch of the season.