🚨OFFICIAL: Lions’ Head Coach Demands Answers from NFL After Week 1 Loss to Packers

Detroit, MI — September 9, 2025
— Emotions ran high after the Detroit Lions’ narrow Week 1 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, and head coach Dan Campbell didn’t hold back. Following the 27-20 loss at Lambeau Field, Campbell openly criticized the officiating, pointing to a combination of penalties and missed calls that he says altered the outcome of the game.

“Seven penalties against us and three blatant missed calls — that changed the entire game,” Campbell told reporters in his postgame press conference. “This isn’t about excuses. This is about accountability. Our players fought hard, but when the balance isn’t fair, it affects everything.”

The Lions were flagged seven times for a total of 68 yards, several of them coming in crucial drives. Two questionable defensive pass interference calls extended Packers possessions, while a holding flag wiped out a first-down run in the third quarter.

Campbell also highlighted three missed calls, including what he described as an uncalled offensive hold on a key Green Bay touchdown drive. “Our guys deserve the same standard of officiating as anyone else in this league,” Campbell added. “We’ll be sending everything to the league office because we need answers.”

The controversy comes as Detroit looks to build on its breakout 2024 campaign. After falling short in the NFC Championship last year, expectations are sky-high, and Campbell’s frustration reflects the urgency within the organization.

Fans across “One Pride” echoed Campbell’s anger on social media, blasting what they saw as inconsistency and bias in officiating. Hashtags like #FixTheRefs and #OnePride quickly trended after the final whistle.

The NFL has yet to respond to the Lions’ formal complaint, but league sources indicate the calls will be reviewed as part of the standard officiating evaluation. Historically, however, such reviews rarely lead to public reversals or acknowledgments.

For now, the Lions turn their attention to Week 2 — but Campbell made it clear the fight for fairness won’t end with one frustrating night in Green Bay. “We’re not backing down,” he said. “We’ll demand answers, because our team deserves them.”